Best neighbourhoods in Cambridge for young professionals
Fisher Mills stands out for young professionals in Cambridge, with a median age of 31.6 and 39.3% of residents university-educated, the highest share on this list. Blair follows with a median age of 27.4, the youngest here, alongside a $75,500 median income.
Cambridge overall isn't a heavy transit city. Only 2.9% of commuters use public transit and 1.9% walk to work, while 32.5% get to work in under 15 minutes. Citywide, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and density averages 3,135 people per square kilometre. Country Club Estates and Barber's Beach round out the list with higher incomes, at $151,000 and $126,000.
What matters for young professionals 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 young professionals?
Fisher Mills stands out, with a median age of 31.6 and 39.3% of residents university-educated. Blair is another strong option, with the youngest median age on this list at 27.4.
Is Cambridge good for commuting to work?
Commutes tend to be short. 32.5% of Cambridge commuters get to work in under 15 minutes, though public transit use is low at just 2.9%.
How educated is Cambridge?
About 20.2% of Cambridge residents citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher. Fisher Mills leads the neighbourhoods on this list at 39.3%.
Which Cambridge neighbourhood has the youngest residents?
Blair has the youngest median age on this list, at 27.4. Fisher Mills and Puslinch Lake Conservation Area are also on the younger end, both in the low 30s.