Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Cambridge
Cambridge, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$603
Population
10,451
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A timeless small-town environment in eastern Ohio
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Parks
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Cambridge is a small city in eastern Ohio, located near the junction of Interstates 70 and 77 roughly halfway between Columbus and Pittsburgh. The community’s landscape is largely dominated by residential neighborhoods streets lined by large homes and tree-shaded sidewalks. The Downtown district along Wheeling Avenue is a timeless slice of pure Americana, with grandiose public buildings and historic red brick storefronts housing an eclectic variety of restaurants, specialty shops, antique malls, and other small businesses. North northeast of town, Salt Fork State Park provides a massive natural playground perfect for hiking, camping, boating, and fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,908
Average: $54,715
Education
1,363
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,587
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cambridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, OH is $603 for one bedroom, $890 for two bedrooms, and $751 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$603/month
468 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cambridge, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
352 Students
Public
Grades K-5
118 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
397 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
59 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
59 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Salt Fork State Park
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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.