Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Cambridge city, Maryland?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Cambridge city, Maryland is $1,058/month (±$93), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $257,900 (±$19,195), and the median household income is $47,323/year. The unemployment rate in Dorchester County, Maryland was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Cambridge city, Maryland
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,058 |
| Median Home Value | $257,900 |
| Median Household Income | $47,323 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,629 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,316 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 59% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 932 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.9% |
How does Cambridge city, Maryland compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Maryland.
Higher rent than 15% of cities in Maryland · 307th of 360
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travilah CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Woodmore CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Chevy Chase town | $3,501 |
| … 303 more … | ||
| 307 | Cambridge city(you are here) | $1,058 |
| … 50 more … | ||
| 358 | Sudlersville town | $594 |
| 359 | Franklin CDP | $507 |
| 360 | Friendsville town | $438 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cambridge city, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Cambridge city, Maryland is $1,058/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cambridge city, Maryland?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Cambridge city, Maryland is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Cambridge city, Maryland?
The median home value in Cambridge city, Maryland is $257,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Cambridge city are rent-burdened?
In Cambridge city, Maryland, 932 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Cambridge city, Maryland?
The median household income in Cambridge city, Maryland is $47,323/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,058 has a margin of error of ±$93. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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