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Cambridge City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wayne County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,623 Population 1,607/sq mi density
$46,500 Median Income $28,520 per capita
$97,400 Home Value $177,228 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,500
38% below
$28,520 per capita
Home Value
$97,400
65% below
Zillow: $177,228
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Cambridge City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
35%
Rent
66%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cambridge City residents earn a median household income of $46,500 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,520. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,496 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge City is $97,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,228. Median rent is $767/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge City reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Cambridge City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,623
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,500
Per Capita$28,520
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,400
Rent$767
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$177,228
Housing Units813
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation928 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambridge City was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.