Cambridge, MD

Cambridge, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $46,261 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,144. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $254,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,353. Median rent is $971/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge reports 970 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 155% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,373/100K. The murder rate is 16.3/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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