Delaware · Metropolitan Area
Camden is a small town in Delaware with a population of 4,011. Residents earn $61,895 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camden receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Camden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Camden is $61,895, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Camden is $268,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Camden is below the national average at 313 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,840 per 100,000, 351% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Camden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 77.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.9% |
| 71% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,895 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,766 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,091 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,852 |
| County GDP | $11,652M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 567 |
| Retail | 651 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.00% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $268,800 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $397,552 |
| Median List Price | $349,000 |
| Median List Price | $349,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $48 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 64.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.3% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,463 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,205 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,293 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,678 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.00% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Total Violent | 312.7/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.4/100K |
| Robbery | 28.4/100K |
| Assault | 255.8/100K |
| Total Property | 8,840.3/100K |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 312.7/100K |
| Theft | 8,442.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 85.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0992°N, 75.5569°W |
| County FIPS | 10001 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 567 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 651 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |