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Living in
Cambridge.
About
Life in Cambridge
Cambridge is a community of 13,094 people in Maryland. The median household income is $47,323, median rent runs about $1,058 per month, and median home values are around $257,900. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cambridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.4%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
85.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Cambridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cambridge, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (20.2%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.9%
of households
Married Couples
25.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Cambridge
In Cambridge, rent runs 38% below the MD average, and home values are 39% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,617
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $259,536 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Cambridge
Unemployment in Dorchester County, which includes Cambridge, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Cambridge: Dorchester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dorchester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cambridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.5 min avg
How Cambridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cambridge, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 53 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cambridge runs 48% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
488.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,675.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cambridge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
53.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dorchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dorchester County, which includes Cambridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Coastal Flood | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $36,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Coastal Flood | $12,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $269,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Flood | $57,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dorchester County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dorchester County, which includes Cambridge, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
51
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Dorchester County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cambridge has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Annual Snowfall
14.1"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.52" |
| Feb | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.67" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.78" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.36" |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.38" |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cambridge
Cambridge has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Easton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cambridge
Cambridge's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cambridge
Cambridge has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
36 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
36 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
52 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
52 mi awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cambridge
Cambridge Branch
303 Gay Street, Cambridge
Cities Near Cambridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cambridge?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cambridge FAQ
Is Cambridge, Maryland affordable?⌄
Cambridge's median rent is $1,058/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,323/year. Median home value is $257,900.
Is Cambridge, Maryland safe?⌄
Cambridge's violent crime rate was 489 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3675 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cambridge, Maryland?⌄
Dorchester County, which includes Cambridge, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cambridge, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Cambridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,058/month and median household income is $47,323/year. The median home value is $257,900. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cambridge, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Cambridge is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from