Michigan
Camden is a small town in Michigan with a population of 614. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camden receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, 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 $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 25.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Camden is $106,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Camden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $991 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,886 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $2,202M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,053 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $106,500 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $238,184 |
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,053 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 13.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% |
| Depression | 34.5% |
| Mental Distress | 24.7% |
| Physical Distress | 19.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7549°N, 84.7562°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26059 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.7% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |