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Crime in Cambridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cambridge. Key points include:
There were 493 total crimes in Cambridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cambridge is 3,733.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cambridge is 545.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cambridge is 3,188.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cambridge is 76.17% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Cambridge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cambridge / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 493 | 3,733.4 | 2,470.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 545.2 | 420.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 181.7 | 123.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 272.6 | 257.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 421 | 3,188.2 | 2,049.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 507.4 | 190.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 315 | 2,385.5 | 1,446.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 295.3 | 412.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cambridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cambridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cambridge is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cambridge is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cambridge is $266,443.
The median income in Cambridge is $47,323.
Cambridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cambridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cambridge | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cambridge, MD Weather
The average high in Cambridge is 66.6° and the average low is 48.4°.
There are 75.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.0 inches of precipitation each year with 11.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cambridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cambridge
The current population in Cambridge is 13,152. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,152 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 13,094 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 13,058 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,026 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 12,300 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,375 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 12,401 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 12,484 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,552 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,534 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,511 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,465 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 12,381 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 12,226 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 12,109 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cambridge
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Cambridge is:
38.7% White with 5,090 White residents.
43.7% African American with 5,744 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 277 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 45 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 993 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 1,003 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cambridge | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.7% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cambridge
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Cambridge is 53.8% female with 7,081 female residents.
Cambridge is 46.2% male with 6,071 male residents.
| Gender | Cambridge | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cambridge for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Cambridge completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Cambridge completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Cambridge completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Cambridge completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Cambridge completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Cambridge completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Cambridge completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Cambridge completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cambridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cambridge | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cambridge, Maryland
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12.5% of households in Cambridge earn Less than $10,000.
6.4% of households in Cambridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.3% of households in Cambridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Cambridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Cambridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Cambridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in Cambridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Cambridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Cambridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Cambridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cambridge | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
