The Town FilesCambridge, New York
Town in Washington County · population 1,952 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,300
- Household income
- $87,796
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.4
Cambridge is a town of 1,952 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $300,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 87% of New York towns, hipper than 78% of New York towns, more of a college town than 75% of New York towns.
How Cambridge ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cambridge is worth $300,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $87,796, which is more affordable than 36% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,064 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cambridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,064 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $87,796 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Cambridge
| People | Cambridge | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Cambridge
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1998 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Cambridge itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Cambridge
- Cambridge, NY3.6 mi · 1,788 people · home $193,800
- Easton, NY4.8 mi · 2,279 people · home $242,500
- Jackson, NY5.9 mi · 1,723 people · home $235,400
- Greenwich, NY6.0 mi · 1,651 people · home $209,500
- White Creek, NY6.3 mi · 3,275 people · home $202,600
- Hoosick Falls, NY8.8 mi · 3,216 people · home $154,600
- Victory, NY9.4 mi · 666 people · home $191,700
- Schuylerville, NY9.4 mi · 1,370 people · home $215,900
Cambridge questions
Is Cambridge, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cambridge scores better for retirees than 87% of New York towns and quieter than 65%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Cambridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Cambridge is valued at $300,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,796, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,064 a month.
What is the weather like in Cambridge?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 69.9 inches of snow.
Does Cambridge get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)