Cambridge, Maryland

Population 12,381

Cambridge is located in Dorchester County, MD. The population is 12,381, making Cambridge the largest city in Dorchester County.

There are 7 public schools in Cambridge with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Cambridge is high , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cambridge is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cambridge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cambridge include Algonquin, Church Creek and Linkwood.

Cambridge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

Crime Rate

60.78% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 114
  • Violent Crimes: 970
  • Robbery: 163
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

65.78% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Cambridge
  • 39.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

536 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 524

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Cambridge, MD and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Cambridge's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Cambridge, MD

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cambridge, MD issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cambridge, MD issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $726
  • 1 Bedroom: $731
  • 2 Bedrooms: $894
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,255
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,485

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Environmental Hazards

536 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Cambridge, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Cambridge, MD is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.35 Average
    Cambridge, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.96°
  • February 39.25°
  • March 47.28°
  • April 57.37°
  • May 66.66°
  • June 75.77°
  • July 79.47°
  • August 77.1°
  • September 71.25°
  • October 60.58°
  • November 49.22°
  • December 41.22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cambridge, MD

Earthquakes
Cambridge, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cambridge, MD has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cambridge, MD has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cambridge, MD has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cambridge, MD: $36,600

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cambridge is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.19%
White Collar - 53.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • Andy Harris

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Cambridge, MD

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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