What are the schools like in Cambridge, WI?

Cambridge is served primarily by Cambridge School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cambridge?

The median household income in Cambridge, WI is $90,385 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Cambridge, WI?

Cambridge has an average high temperature of 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Cambridge, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cambridge, WI affordable or expensive?

Cambridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cambridge is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $249,800 and the median rent is $1,109 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cambridge, WI?

Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 207.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1440.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cambridge, WI a Good Place to Live?

Cambridge is a small town of 1,442 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $90,385 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cambridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cambridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cambridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.8

Cambridge's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cambridge costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cambridge, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$249,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,109	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,385	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cambridge's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.4 /100k

Property Crime

1440.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cambridge is served primarily by Cambridge School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cambridge, WI	National Avg
School District	Cambridge School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cambridge sees average highs of 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cambridge, WI
Average High — January	26.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Cambridge, WI	National Avg
Population	1,442	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Ripley, WI 2 mi Rockdale, WI 3 mi Deerfield, WI 4 mi Lake Mills, WI 8 mi Fort Atkinson, WI 11 mi

Cambridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambridge, WI affordable or expensive?

Cambridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cambridge roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $249,800 and median rent is $1,109/month.

What is the crime rate in Cambridge, WI?

Cambridge's violent crime rate is 207.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1440.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cambridge?

Public schools in Cambridge are operated by Cambridge School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cambridge, WI a good place to live?

Cambridge, WI has a population of 1,442, a median household income of $90,385, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cambridge?

Cambridge averages 26.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cambridge?

The population of Cambridge, Wisconsin is 1,442 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cambridge?

Key numbers for living in Cambridge: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $249,800, median household income $90,385, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cambridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.