Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Cambridge
Cambridge, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,381
Population
1,869
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A welcoming town small just west of Lake Ripley
Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Parks
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Hiking
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Lake
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The city of Cambridge boasts a close-knit community and great public schools in the Cambridge Public School District. Home to CamRock County Park, residents of this small town have excellent hiking, biking, skiing, and sightseeing opportunities at the park’s extensive nature trail. Locals enjoy teeing off at the Lake Ripley Country Club and visiting nearby Ripley Park for its playgrounds, public beach, and open green space — perfect for a warm weekend with the family.
Cambridge sits directly west of this park and Lake Ripley, offering residents easy access to swimming, boating, and more. Cambridge is home to a few local restaurants and small businesses, but the area is mainly residential. Residents enjoy spacious, affordable homes and well-kept neighborhoods that feel safe, family-friendly, and welcoming.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,963
Average: $100,102
Education
531
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,080
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cambridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, WI is $1,350 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, and $1,875 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,381/month
768 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cambridge, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
430 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
207 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
241 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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cam-Rock Park
- Aztalan State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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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.