Cambridge, Minnesota · ZIP 55008

Cambridge — ZIP 55008

Cambridge (55008) scores 84/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $334K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$334K

Median rent$2,200/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$334K

Median Rent

$2,200/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

202

Violent Crime

Property Crime

176

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Isanti County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cambridge Intermediate School	03–05	536	61%	52%
Cambridge Middle School	06–08	607	42%	54%
Cambridge-Isanti High School	09–12	1,582	35%	61%
Cambridge Primary School	PK–02	498	Not reported	Not reported
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Secondary 6-12	06–12	88	Not reported	75%
Cambridge-Isanti OLL Elementary K-5	KG–05	18	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,091

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55008 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55008 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55008 is approximately $334K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55008 in Cambridge has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.