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Cambridge, ID

Cambridge, ID.

Population: 992 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Cambridge, ID is $279,200. Homes sell for a median $598,900 after a median 5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,200

Median home value (Census)

5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$279,200
House Price Index (state)
668.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$598,900
Median list price
$548,950
Median price per sqft
$333
1-year sale-price change
+125.2%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$883/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$889/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,163/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,537/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,944/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.6 : 1
Schools include
CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Cuddy Meadows Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST LUKE'S MCCALL, SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER ONTARIO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,112
Households with broadband internet
53.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,131
Average weekly wage
$800
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CambridgeState medianUS median
Median sale price$598,900$441,990$325,000
Median days on market5 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,112$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cambridge, ID?
$279,200 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Cambridge, ID?
$598,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Cambridge, ID?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Cambridge, ID?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,163/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cambridge, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Cambridge, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cambridge, ID?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cambridge, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cambridge, ID?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Cambridge, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cambridge

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