Cambridge, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

15,192 Population 24/sq mi density

220 ft Elevation 67 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$21,300 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$228,800 home value, $1,144/mo rent

Cambridge, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,300

72% below

$21,300 per capita

Home Value

$228,800

19% below

Median Rent

$1,144/mo

2% below

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

Avg Temperature

53°F

285 sunny days/yr

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $21,300 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,300. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,398 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $228,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,144/month.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,192

Median Age55.8 yrs

Density24/mi²

Foreign Born26.1%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,300

Per Capita$21,300

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$410

Housing

Home Value$228,800

Rent$1,144

Ownership59.1%

Housing Units6,077

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days285/yr

Rain70.5 in/yr

Elevation220 ft

Did You Know?

26.1% of residents are foreign-born.