At a Glance
Median Income
$140,053
$61,518 per capita
Home Value
$656,100
Zillow: $746,744
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
8.8% smoking rate
How Camas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camas residents earn a median household income of $140,053 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,518. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camas is $656,100 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $746,744. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Camas reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 738/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.3% of adults in Camas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camas has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,779
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,887/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,053
Per Capita$61,518
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A
Home Value$656,100
Rent$1,900
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$746,744
Housing Units9,307
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent47/100K
Property738/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary80/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation685 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Camas was founded in 1883.
The median home in Camas was built in 1999.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.