Porter Square Shopping Center

In the heart of Cambridge, MA, Porter Square Shopping Center is a high-traffic, high-energy retail destination. Located at the busy intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Somerville Avenue—with over 17,000 vehicles passing daily—it’s a go-to shopping spot for locals and visitors alike.

With a population of over 663,000 within a 15-minute drive and 71% of residents within 3 miles holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the area is educated, affluent, and engaged. The average household income within a 3 mile radius of Porter Square for 2024 was almost $125,000.

In 2024 alone, the center welcomed 2.8 million visitors, drawn by its unbeatable convenience and strong tenant mix. Star Market—one of the top-performing in the state—anchors the center, and the adjacent Porter Square MBTA station.

With an average of 6.47 shopping trips per visitor and a dynamic, urban neighborhood that values quality and convenience, Porter Square stands out as a vibrant, transit-friendly hub where businesses thrive.