Best neighbourhoods in Cambridge for families
Country Club Estates tops the list for families in Cambridge, with a median income of $151,000 and just under a third of residents university-educated. Barber's Beach follows at $126,000, and Fisher Mills combines a solid $106,000 income with the highest education rate on the list, at 39.3%.
Cambridge as a whole leans family-friendly, with 60% single-detached homes and 71.6% owner-occupied citywide. Median age varies a lot by neighbourhood though, from the early 30s in Fisher Mills and Puslinch Lake Conservation Area up to 51.6 in Galt. About 20% of Cambridge residents put 30% or more of their income toward housing.
What matters for families in Cambridge
Bars are the Cambridgeaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Country Club Estates · Cambridge | $151,000 | 45.2 | 30.9% |
| 2. Cowan & Saginaw · Cambridge | $131,000 | 41.2 | 30.0% |
| 3. Barber's Beach · Cambridge | $126,000 | 36.4 | 28.5% |
| 4. Black Bridge & Baldwin · Cambridge | $111,000 | 34.4 | 34.7% |
| 5. Fisher Mills · Cambridge | $106,000 | 31.6 | 39.3% |
| 6. Blenheim & Roseville · Cambridge | $115,000 | 35.2 | 30.5% |
| 7. Townline & Ellis · Cambridge | $125,000 | 38.8 | 27.8% |
| 8. Glenmorris & Grand Ridge · Cambridge | $122,000 | 46.4 | 25.1% |
| 9. Saginaw & Burnett · Cambridge | $117,000 | 43.6 | 25.5% |
| 10. Franklin & Avenue · Cambridge | $126,000 | 44.0 | 24.5% |
| 11. Puslinch Lake Conservation Area · Cambridge | $103,000 | 32.0 | 29.3% |
| 12. Cedar Creek & Cedar · Cambridge | $106,000 | 47.2 | 27.6% |
| 13. Wellington Road 34 & Townline · Cambridge | $119,000 | 36.8 | 23.4% |
| 14. Littles Corners · Cambridge | $114,000 | 34.4 | 22.3% |
| 15. Franklin & Saginaw · Cambridge | $103,000 | 39.6 | 24.6% |
| 16. St. Andrews & Grand Ridge · Cambridge | $99,000 | 48.8 | 25.0% |
| 17. Guelph & Baldwin · Cambridge | $96,000 | 36.0 | 24.8% |
| 18. Can-Amera & Franklin · Cambridge | $103,000 | 37.6 | 21.5% |
| 19. Blair · Cambridge | $75,500 | 27.4 | 33.8% |
| 20. Avenue & Cowan · Cambridge | $105,000 | 45.2 | 21.4% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Cambridge for families?
Country Club Estates ranks highest for families, with a median income of $151,000 and 30.9% of residents university-educated. Barber's Beach and Fisher Mills are strong runners-up.
Where should families live in Cambridge?
Country Club Estates, Barber's Beach, and Fisher Mills lead this list, all with incomes above $100,000. Cambridge overall also has a high rate of single-detached, owner-occupied housing, which suits families.
What is the median income in Country Club Estates, Cambridge?
Country Club Estates has a median income of $151,000, the highest of any neighbourhood on this list. Its median age is 45.2.
Is Cambridge affordable for families?
It depends on the area. About 20% of Cambridge residents spend 30% or more of their income on housing, so it's worth checking a specific neighbourhood rather than the city as a whole.