Census Bureau data for Cambridge city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Cambridge city
- What is the median household income in Cambridge city?
- The median household income in Cambridge city is $60,066 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Cambridge city?
- The poverty rate in Cambridge city is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Cambridge city?
- $104,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Cambridge city?
- The median gross rent in Cambridge city is $731 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Cambridge city residents have a college degree?
- 32.0% of adults in Cambridge city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,036
Median Income
$60,066
Median Home Value
$104,800
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,191 (+15.8%)
Home Value:
+$32,900 (+45.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.0 pp (-18.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.1 pp (+33.9%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,036
Median Age
43.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$60,066
±$17,210
-$14,919 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$83,993
Median Family Income
$90,278
Poverty Rate
4.5%
-2.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
2.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
12.9%
$25–35k
14.2%
$35–50k
9.8%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
17.5%
$100–150k
16.2%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
537
Owner-Occupied
86.3%
Renter-Occupied
13.7%
Vacancy Rate
16.0%
Median Home Value
$104,800
-$119,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$731
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.4%
$50–100k
33.9%
$100–200k
13.4%
$200–300k
12.1%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.6%
$500–1k
58.6%
$1–1.5k
17.2%
$3.5k+
15.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3+
35.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.8%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
6.9%
Mobile home
2.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
43.4%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
7.4%
2000–2009
4.3%
2010+
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.0%
-2.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.3%
Some College / Associate
23.8%
Less Than High School
1.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.7%
Self-Employed
11.0%
Government Workers
8.5%
Private For-Profit
79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.2%
Agriculture
24.2%
Finance
8.3%
Transportation
7.8%
Construction
5.6%
Retail
4.3%
Prof. Services
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Arts/Entmt.
2.7%
Public Admin
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Occupation
Management
46.3%
Construction
19.9%
Sales
13.2%
Food Prep
11.6%
Production
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.3 min
Drove Alone
76.7%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.7%
Walked
7.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
451
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.0%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
0.6%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
2.3%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.6%
85+
7.9%
Under 18: 25.6%
Working age (18–64): 74.4%
65 and over: 22.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.9%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.2%
Uninsured
2.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.0%
Has a Computer
91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023