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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Wisconsin
  • 1 review
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Cambridge is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,227. Cambridge is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Cambridge offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cambridge there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Cambridge and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cambridge are highly rated.
    About Cambridge...
    Population
    1,227

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $188,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $815
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Cambridge Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Cambridge

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,440
    National
    $55,322
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      Cambridge Reviews

      1 review
      Cambridge, Wisconsin is small but plenty to do. There is Keystone bar and grill and PLOW restaurant with excellent food and very friendly atmosphere. I encourage people to visit. PLOW restaurant is open Thurs Friday and Saturdays.
      • Mar 27 2017
      • Overall Experience
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