At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$34,268 per capita
Home Value
$149,300
Zillow: $289,985
Median Rent
$700/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cambria a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cambria residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,268. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cambria is $149,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,985. Median rent is $700/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
16.8% of adults in Cambria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cambria has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population765
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$34,268
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,300
Rent$700
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$289,985
Housing Units317
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,231/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation895 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Cambria was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.