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Cambridge, NY
Village in Washington County, New York.
Population
2,262
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,311
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 3.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,612, 16% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,800 (54% below New York) and median rent is $1,164 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,612
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$1,164/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (475), German Americans (396), Polish Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,202
14,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $7,200 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenwichVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Hoosick FallsVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.6 |
| North Bennington, VTVillage | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| South Shaftsbury, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| SchuylervilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| VictoryVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Arlington, VTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Valley FallsVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Old Bennington, VTVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SchaghticokeVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| StillwaterVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Bennington, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| ArgyleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| North Pownal, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Pownal Center, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, NY in?
- Cambridge is in Washington County, New York.
- What is the population of Cambridge, NY?
- About 2,262 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Greenwich (7.1 mi), Hoosick Falls (8.7 mi), North Bennington, VT (10 mi), Salem (10 mi), South Shaftsbury, VT (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023