Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
15% higher than US avg
How Cambridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population684
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$41,400
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty14.2%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden8.0%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+5.4%
Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cambridge receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cambridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cambridge is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cambridge is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.7% have completed high school.
Cambridge has a population of 684 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).
Population
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cambridge vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
Social Characteristics
Cambridge vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cambridge is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Cambridge vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.0% |
| 289% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
The median home value in Cambridge is $150,000, 47% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.9% |
| Housing Units | 260 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cambridge vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cambridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |