Cambridge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
623 Population 700/sq mi density
$248,000 Home Value $451,631 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$248,000
12% below
Zillow: $451,631
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
44.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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)

Home Value
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge is $248,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,631. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

11.8% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 44.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population623
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,795
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

Home Value$248,000
Rent
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$451,631
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation717 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+44.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband35.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

43.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.