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Cambridge, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,094
Population
1,229/sq mi density
$46,261
Median Income
$29,144 per capita
$254,400
Home Value
$263,353 Zillow
$971
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
970
Violent Crime/100K
5,373 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,261 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $971/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
970 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$254,400
10% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$971/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.1%
37% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,517
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$254,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$263,353
Median Sale Price
$254,900
Median List Price
$277,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
41.1%
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$971/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
101 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
17.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$142
Active Inventory
103
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
41.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $254,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,353 |
| Median Sale Price | $254,900 |
| Median List Price | $277,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $971 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 101 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 103 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $142 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,517 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 33.4% |