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Cambridge, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Guernsey County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,046 Population 1,577/sq mi density
$37,900 Median Income $25,229 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $163,113 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,900 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $743/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,900
50% below
$25,229 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
59% below
Zillow: $163,113
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
50%
Home Value
41%
Rent
64%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
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 $37,900 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,229. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 976 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,113. Median rent is $743/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Cambridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,382/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population10,046
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,577/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,900
Per Capita$25,229
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$3,691M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$743
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$163,113
Housing Units4,964
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,382/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary349/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,334/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cambridge was founded in 1798.
The median home in Cambridge was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.