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Cambridge Springs, PA


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Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, in Crawford county, is 22 miles S of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 87 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 2,363 people lived in Cambridge Springs.

The People and Families of Cambridge Springs

In Cambridge Springs, about 34% of adults are married. Cambridge Springs 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.

Approximately 13% of Cambridge Springs is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Cambridge Springs.

In the town, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge Springs had a median family income of $39,196. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Cambridge Springs.)

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Cambridge Springs.

Cambridge Springs Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Cambridge Springs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Cambridge Springs, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Cambridge Springs, 88% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Cambridge Springs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCambridge Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCambridge Springs Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cambridge Springs Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cambridge Springs Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cambridge Springs Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cambridge Springs, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens42
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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