At a Glance
Median Income
$50,595
$40,170 per capita
Home Value
$241,100
Zillow: $384,770
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $50,595 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,170. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,540 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cambridge is $241,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,770. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
37.1% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,595
Per Capita$40,170
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
B+
Home Value$241,100
Rent$1,090
Ownership29.8%
Zillow$384,770
Housing Units90
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation743 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cambridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.