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Cambridge, Illinois

Cambridge, Illinois, in Henry county, is 25 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 137 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,180 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 60% of adults are married.

Cambridge is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $46,786.

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the village is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Cambridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cambridge Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, IL

Comparing Cambridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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