Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Cambridge is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,184. Residents earn $72,292 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cambridge receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cambridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cambridge is $72,292, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Cambridge is $120,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cambridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 141 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 565 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,292 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,104 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,616 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,020 |
| County GDP | $2,048M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.77% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $120,400 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,710 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $74 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,039 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,739 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.77% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Total Violent | 141.2/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 141.2/100K |
| Total Property | 565.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 141.2/100K |
| Theft | 423.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,097/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2924°N, 90.1909°W |
| County FIPS | 17073 |
Winner: Republican by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,097/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |