Cambridge, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Isanti County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,992 Population 1,336/sq mi density
$67,632 Median Income $34,427 per capita
$234,800 Home Value $330,539 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
65 Violent Crime/100K 1,694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,632 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,800 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,632
10% below
$34,427 per capita
Home Value
$234,800
17% below
Zillow: $330,539
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
1,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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
90%
Home Value
83%
Rent
106%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $67,632 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,427. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 967 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $234,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,539. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,694/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,992
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,632
Per Capita$34,427
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,800
Rent$1,232
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$330,539
Housing Units4,155
Rent Burden34.4%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property1,694/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cambridge was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.