At a Glance
Median Income
$80,897
$48,763 per capita
Home Value
$473,800
Zillow: $691,398
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $80,897 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,763. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,289 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $473,800 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $691,398. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,207/100K.
Education
66.5% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population3,665
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density972/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,897
Per Capita$48,763
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,633M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
B
Home Value$473,800
Rent$1,064
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$691,398
Housing Units2,294
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,207/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Camden was built in 1961.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.