Cambridge City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wayne County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,623 Population 1,607/sq mi density
$46,500 Median Income $28,520 per capita
$97,400 Home Value $188,320 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $767/mo rent
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: $188,320
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.7% (58% 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 $188,320. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,623
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,500
Per Capita$28,520
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,400
Rent$767
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$188,320
Housing Units813
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
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?

Cambridge City was founded in 1836.
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.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.