City safety & data profile

CambridgeMD

Cambridge, MD is a 13K-resident city in Dorchester County with a median household income of $47,323.

Dorchester County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cambridge, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cambridge has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $257,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$47,323
Median income
$257,900
Median home
26.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Cambridge

Cambridge posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cambridge area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cambridge

Where Cambridge income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,323 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cambridge, MD beyond the headline numbers

Cambridge sits inside Dorchester County, Maryland, at roughly 38.56°N, -76.08°W. Population 12,507, $47,323 median household income. Median home value $257,900, median rent $1,058. Poverty rate 26.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cambridge's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 46.2%, then obesity at 45.9%. 1 hospital in/around Cambridge, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cambridge from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,507
Cambridge
Median Income
$47,323
-30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$257,900
+13% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dorchester County) - Cambridge's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K+0%
Median Income
$61,839+33%
Median Home Value
$262,400+37%
Poverty Rate
17.1%+4%
Unemployment
5.7%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cambridge, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
Poverty Rate
26.4% +86% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%
Work From Home 6.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 40.3%
African American 43.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.2%
Obesity
45.9%
Short Sleep Duration
42.8%
Physical Inactivity
33.9%
Diabetes
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Binge Drinking
12.5%
Current Asthma
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.5%
Annual Checkup 82%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
12.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.8%
Stroke
5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cambridge, MD? ▼
Cambridge, MD has a population of 12,507 people, located in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Cambridge? ▼
The median household income in Cambridge, MD is $47,323 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.4%.
What is the median home value in Cambridge? ▼
The median home value in Cambridge, MD is $257,900. Median rent is $1,058/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cambridge? ▼
The top health indicators in Cambridge include High Blood Pressure (46.2%), Obesity (45.9%), Short Sleep Duration (42.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cambridge? ▼
The median age in Cambridge, MD is 39.4 years. 20.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cambridge, MD is located in Dorchester County, Maryland. With a population of 13K and a $47,323 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Cambridge area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Real-time AQI for every monitored Maryland location

National Weather Service

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Using Cambridge's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cambridge area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Cambridge against Maryland peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maryland

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dorchester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.