The Town FilesCambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Borough in Crawford County · population 2,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,600
- Household income
- $54,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 104 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 40.1
Cambridge Springs is a borough of 2,590 people in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $109,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 80% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Cambridge Springs ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cambridge Springs is worth $109,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $54,400, which is more affordable than 89% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $659 a month. 58.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cambridge Springs | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $659 | $996 |
| Median household income | $54,400 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cambridge Springs
| People | Cambridge Springs | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Cambridge Springs
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 104.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge Springs since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 4, 2010.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 28,870 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Cambridge Springs itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Cambridge Springs
2 public schools with 741 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Springs El Sch | K-6 | 382 | 11.9 |
| Cambridge Springs JSHS | 7-12 | 359 | 12.4 |
Towns near Cambridge Springs
- Edinboro, PA6.0 mi · 4,964 people · home $222,700
- Washington, PA6.7 mi · 4,393 people · home $284,600
- Woodcock, PA6.7 mi · 2,754 people · home $175,200
- Hayfield, PA9.7 mi · 2,775 people · home $183,700
- Waterford, PA11.5 mi · 3,915 people · home $198,000
- Meadville, PA11.6 mi · 13,050 people · home $116,400
- West Mead, PA12.5 mi · 5,014 people · home $157,300
- Union City, PA13.0 mi · 2,927 people · home $88,100
Cambridge Springs questions
Is Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cambridge Springs scores better for retirees than 45% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 43%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Cambridge Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Cambridge Springs is valued at $109,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,400, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $659 a month.
What is the weather like in Cambridge Springs?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 104.2 inches of snow.
Does Cambridge Springs get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)