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Cambridge, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Washington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
336 Population 700/sq mi density
$48,250 Median Income $28,207 per capita
$234,700 Home Value $388,286 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 1,871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,250
36% below
$28,207 per capita
Home Value
$234,700
17% below
Zillow: $388,286
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
1,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Cambridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
83%
Rent
87%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,207. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 369 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,286. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,871/100K.

Education

28.8% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population336
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$28,207
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$664M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

B+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$1,010
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$388,286
Housing Units153
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property1,871/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,659 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambridge was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.