Cambridge, MN

Cambridge, Minnesota

Cambridge, Minnesota, in Isanti county, is 31 miles N of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 41 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,520 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 48% of adults are married. Cambridge is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Cambridge, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $53,381.

Political Inclinations

Cambridge residents donated more money ($800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Cambridge, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city 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 Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Cambridge Almanac

Cambridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cambridge Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Cambridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cambridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cambridge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cambridge Hospitals

CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
701 SOUTH DELLWOOD
(763) 689-7700
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Cambridge

Cambridge High Schools (2004)

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SR.
430 N.W. 8TH AVE.
763-689-6066
Serves 1,565 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

OAK LAND ALC
303 7TH LANE N.E.
763-689-3344
A Non-traditional School
Serves 302 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Cambridge Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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