At a Glance
Median Income
$61,895
$35,766 per capita
Home Value
$268,800
Zillow: $411,647
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
4,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
12.1% smoking rate
How Camden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $61,895 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,766. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $268,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,647. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,239/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,011
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born24.3%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,895
Per Capita$35,766
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$268,800
Rent$1,463
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$411,647
Housing Units1,699
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property4,239/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Camden was built in 2002.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
24.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.