Why Live in Cambridge
Cambridge in Mundelein offers a blend of quiet residential life and proximity to downtown activities. The neighborhood features homes from the 1980s and 1990s, including new traditional styles with vinyl and brick exteriors, and some with Tudor-style timber frames and Colonial Revival touches. Duplexes and townhomes are also common, maintaining a contemporary suburban look. Students attend schools in Mundelein District 75 and Mundelein High School District 120, with Mundelein High School earning high ratings and offering numerous Advanced Placement courses and extracurricular activities. Cambridge is well-connected via Illinois Route 60, Maple Avenue/Illinois Route 176, and Midlothian Road, with the Mundelein Metra station about 2 miles away, providing a 1 hour and 15-minute train ride to Chicago. Advocate Condell Medical Center is 5 miles east, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 25 miles south. Local parks, including Cambridge Country Park with its fishing pond and the Regent Center, Scott Brown Park, and Leo Leathers Park, offer various recreational activities. Keith Mione Community Park features a fitness center, water park, and ice-skating rink. Dining options nearby include Tina G’s, Taste of Paris, Luke’s of Mundelein, and Tony Cannoli. Shopping is convenient with Walgreens, Aldi, Jewel-Osco, Target, T.J. Maxx, and the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Downtown Mundelein hosts events like the Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Park on Park classic car shows, the Mundelein Arts Festival, and WinterFest. Some areas in Cambridge have higher flooding risks, so buyers should consider insurance and building codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge a good place to live?
Cambridge is a good place to live. Cambridge is considered car-dependent and bikeable. Cambridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cambridge has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.2 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $125,909 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54% of residents. A majority of residents in Cambridge are home owners, with 12.2% of residents renting and 87.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cambridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cambridge neighborhood guide.
Is Cambridge, IL a safe neighborhood?
Cambridge, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cambridge?
The median home price in Cambridge is $370,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,920 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in Cambridge. The average household income in Cambridge is $126K.
What are the best public schools in Cambridge?
The best public schools that serve Cambridge are:
What are the best private schools in Cambridge?
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Home Trends in Cambridge, IL
On average, homes in Cambridge, Mundelein sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cambridge, Mundelein over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$509,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$465,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,165,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%