At a Glance
Median Income
$93,424
$46,637 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
Zillow: $375,035
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.2% 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+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $93,424 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,637. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cambridge is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,035. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
39.5% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,507
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,424
Per Capita$46,637
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,120
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$375,035
Housing Units654
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation853 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Cambridge was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.