The Town FilesCambridge, Minnesota
City in Isanti County · population 9,611 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $251,600
- Household income
- $69,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.6
Cambridge is a city of 9,611 people in Isanti County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $251,600, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 88% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 86% of Minnesota towns.
How Cambridge ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cambridge is worth $251,600, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $69,154, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,302 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cambridge | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $991 |
| Median household income | $69,154 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Cambridge
| People | Cambridge | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Cambridge
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 3.6°F. About 29.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 29, 2024 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 20, 2007.
Severe weather in Isanti County since 1996
Isanti County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Isanti County
Isanti County had 11,704 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Cambridge itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Cambridge
12 public schools with 3,405 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,610 | 23.3 |
| CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 589 | 18.4 |
| CAMBRIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 522 | 16.8 |
| CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 480 | 12.6 |
| Cambridge Early Childhood SpecialEd | PK-PK | 69 | — |
| Riverside Academy | 9-12 | 47 | 11.8 |
| Riverside Academy IS | 9-12 | 42 | — |
| MOVING FORWARD | 12-12 | 24 | — |
| Brookside Academy | K-12 | 20 | 5.0 |
| C-I Education Center | K-12 | 2 | — |
| Rum River East Education Program | 10-12 | — | — |
| Riverside Academy MLP | 6-8 | — | — |
Towns near Cambridge
- Isanti, MN4.8 mi · 6,804 people · home $290,600
- Bradford, MN6.0 mi · 3,427 people · home $336,800
- North Branch, MN13.6 mi · 10,787 people · home $322,300
- St. Francis, MN14.1 mi · 8,142 people · home $327,600
- East Bethel, MN14.4 mi · 11,786 people · home $363,900
- Linwood, MN15.1 mi · 5,334 people · home $380,100
- Rush City, MN15.4 mi · 3,228 people · home $233,100
- Oak Grove, MN15.5 mi · 8,929 people · home $423,300
Cambridge questions
Is Cambridge, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cambridge scores better for retirees than 8% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 17%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Cambridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Cambridge is valued at $251,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,154, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,302 a month.
What is the weather like in Cambridge?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.7 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Cambridge get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 29, 2024. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)