Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Harriet Tubman Museum
Museum
Richardson Maritime Museum
Museum
Dorchester Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Neild Museum
Museum
Cambridge Premiere
Cinema
Stanley Institute
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) F
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
ReAleRevival Brewing
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The High Spot
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Dorchester Elks Lodge #223/Progressive of Dorchester #224
Community Centre
Cambridge Empowerment Center
Community Centre
Prince Hall Grand Lodge Pride of Cambridge Lodge #50
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
E. G. Webster and Sons
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Black Water
Bakery
Fresh & Green's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bay Country Bakery
Bakery
Parks (21) A+
Bishop Clarence Cornish Sr. Historical Park
Park
Cornish Park
Park
East Cambridge Park
Park
Calvin Mowbray Park
Park
J. Edward Walter Park
Park
Sailwinds Park
Park
Long Wharf Park
Park
Cambridge Historic District
Park
Snows Turn Park
Park
Christ Rock Park
Park
Great Marsh Park
Park
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
Park
Shops (30) A+
Wise Oil and Fuel
Home Improvement
Cambridge Mart
Convenience Store
Orchid Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Race Beauty Supply
Beauty
Cambridge Mercado Latino
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Tierda Mexicana Velasquez
Convenience Store
Simmon's Center Market
Convenience Store
Internet Work Consulting Services
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
E.S. Hubbert & Son
Home Improvement
Chesapeake Upholstery
Furniture
1st Impressions Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Mane Attractions
Beauty
Mirror Mirror Salon
Hairdresser
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Slick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Cambridge Family Eye Care
Optician
Sunnyside Shop of Cambridge
Gift Shop
Court Lane Emporium
Clothing
The Cutting Edge Salon
Beauty
Katie Mae's Country Shoppe
Clothing
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Choptank Charlie's Emporium
Clothing
Zip Mart
Convenience Store
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Cambridge.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Cambridge is 99/100 - which is 16% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Cambridge crime rates are 2,783 per 100k, which is 37% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,238 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
545 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Cambridge is $39,063 - which is 49% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$39,063 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Rescue Fire Company
Fire Station
Cambridge Police Substation
Police
Cambridge Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Craig's Drugs
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Police
University of Maryland Medical Center at Dorchester
Hospital
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
Hospital
Mallard Bay Health Care Center at Cambridge
Doctor
Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Fruitland Police Department
Police
Fruitland Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing B+

Cambridge home prices are $173,800 - which is 40% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$173,800 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Cambridge graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
Open Bible Academy
Choptank Elementary School
Mace'S Lane Middle School
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
Maple Elementary School
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Sandy Hill Elementary
Countryside Christian School
High Schools (2) F
Open Bible Academy
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
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ratings F

Cambridge has an overall rating of 37% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Good old boys control this city 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 20, 2019) This city is controlled by a white male, very staunchly rooted conservatism which continually seeks to profit the real estate owners of the city, rather than the local inhabitants. Rampant and flagrant racism, marked by oddly-placed and stiffly executed tubman/slave murals- poin ...Read More tedly executed by rich white men-show a distinct lack of respect and a capitalization of the rich historical past. Foreigner-averse locals, sexist attitudes, and as well vocal anti- liberal sentiments are the norm in this sometimes cute and historic town. Sadly enough, a distinct lack of education and very poor county schools continue a trend of ignorance which leaves newer transplants isolated and on the fringes with little or no social acceptance. While this is true of many small towns, it is particularly rampant here. City policy focuses on tourism and property development for wealthy landowners. Ghettoes and violence abound outside of the tiny historic arts district. Read Less
Cambridge: A Place to Lay My Head and That is About It 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in Cambridge, Maryland provides me a place to lay my head at night, but really that is about it. This area monopolizes on tourism, and if you are visiting, then your experience will be great; however, it seems as if the city is literally pouring everything into tourism. Th ...Read More ere is really nothing here for the year-round resident.

The best areas in Cambridge, Maryland, and that is reaching far is the small movie theater that is here, but even that is overpriced. I can say that the restaurant Bistro Poplar does offer great food. The cost of living here is also expensive. Crime in this area is very high. I do not feel safe here after dark.


My immediate neighbors do seem friendly enough, but that isn’t enough to outweigh the cons. There is just so much room for improvement here. The city needs to focus on the local residents more and not worry only about the tourist. We pay taxes and deserve some improvements. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cambridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bishop Clarence Cornish Sr. Historical Park
      Cornish Park
      East Cambridge Park
      Calvin Mowbray Park
      J. Edward Walter Park
      Sailwinds Park
      Long Wharf Park
      Cambridge Historic District

      Entertainment

      Harriet Tubman Museum
      Richardson Maritime Museum
      Dorchester Arts Center
      Neild Museum
      Cambridge Premiere
      Stanley Institute

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Papa John's
      Hardee's
      ReAleRevival Brewing
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Cambridge? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Cambridge.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cambridge? The cost of living in Cambridge is 99/100 - which is 16% lower than Maryland.
      Cambridge
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cambridge? Cambridge crime rates are 2,783, which are 37% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,783 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -56%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Cambridge? The median income in Cambridge is $39,063 which is 49% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $39,06329% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,23719% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cambridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Eastern Shore Hospital Center
      University of Maryland Medical Center at Dorchester

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Craig's Drugs

      Doctors

      Mallard Bay Health Care Center at Cambridge

      B+ Housing

      What are Cambridge home prices? Cambridge home prices are $173,800 - which is 40% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $173,8006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84711% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Cambridge have good schools? The Cambridge graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      3% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Cambridge a good place to live? Cambridge has an overall rating of 37% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      35%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      43%

      4 total surveys

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