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Cambria, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
155 Population 125/sq mi density
$98,500 Home Value $164,349 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambria, MI

At a Glance

Home Value
$98,500
65% below
Zillow: $164,349
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cambria Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cambria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
35%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambria a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambria is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,349. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Cambria reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Cambria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambria has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,576
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value$98,500
Rent
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$164,349
Housing Units125
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,976/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,073 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambria was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.