Cambridge, WI

Cambridge, Wisconsin

Cambridge, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 19 miles E of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 57 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is included in the Madison metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,101 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $57,895. Many people in Cambridge make a good living. The bulk of the population of the village is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Cambridge have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in Wisconsin. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the village.)

Political Inclinations

Cambridge residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Cambridge as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the village.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cambridge High Schools (2004)

CAMBRIDGE HI
403 CHURCH ST
608-423-3262
Serves 333 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Cambridge Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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