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Cambridge, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
138,479 Population 3,174/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $48,960 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$48,960 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
5% above
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
31.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
8.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
238 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
124%
Home Value
231%
Rent
105%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,960. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.2% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population138,479
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,174/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$48,960
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty8.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

C+
Home Value$650,000
Rent$1,220
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units51,270
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

C+
Property66/100K
Burglary9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation879 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

27.4% work from home.