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About homes in Cambridge

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Cambridge in Isanti County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
35%Built before 1980120% built since 2010
1998Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
59%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
66%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$252kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k

The median home in the city of Cambridge was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Isanti County median of 1988.1 Cambridge's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 20% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 24%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Isanti County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Cambridge are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1998 against 1991.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Cambridge has a mixed housing stock: 59% detached houses, 11% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 66% of occupied homes in Cambridge are owner-occupied, below the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Cambridge is valued at $251,600 (ACS), below the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Isanti County the median is $306,200, so Cambridge sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Grantsburg station averages 177 nights a year at or below 32°F and 104 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Hot days are uncommon: about 9 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 34 inches, with 8 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 8,422 heating degree days against 479 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Cambridge sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Cambridge are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Cambridge housing units by year built
Before 19406.6%
1940-195910.5%
1960-197918.1%
1980-199920.5%
2000-200924.3%
2010 or later20.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Grantsburg, 29.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Cambridge, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Cambridge, MN land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Cambridge?

The median home in the city of Cambridge was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Isanti County median of 1988. Cambridge's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 20% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 24%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Isanti County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Cambridge?

Winters are long: the Grantsburg station averages 177 nights a year at or below 32°F and 104 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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