Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Cambridge
Cambridge, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,109
Population
13,903
Renter Mix
58% Rent
A cozy riverside community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
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Cambridge is a small Eastern Shore city overlooking the Choptank River. As one of Maryland’s oldest cities, the historic Downtown district maintains a cozy, timeless aesthetic with colorful vintage storefronts and red brick buildings housing restaurants, specialty shops, and other small businesses. Boating and fishing are popular pastimes, and the easy access to Chesapeake Bay allows residents to enjoy the freshest seafood year-round; the annual Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off is one of the community’s most beloved events and draws folks from around the region. With the diverse rental market featuring a broad variety of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, Cambridge offers housing options for any taste, lifestyle or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,169
Average: $63,652
Education
2,657
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,301
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cambridge has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MD is $1,109 for one bedroom, $1,240 for two bedrooms, and $1,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,109/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$1,899/month
545 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,325/month
716 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cambridge, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
392 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
375 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
481 Students
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public
Grades 9-12
784 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Richardson Maritime Museum
- Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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- Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.