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Camden, NJ Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

raised_gabriel25

Weekend activities in Camden?

OK so Just moved here 7 months ago and Homes are going for about $100,400 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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vegaspapa2020

Job market in Camden for tech?

Hello, I'm a 48-year-old electrician and Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Thanks! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than...

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Lucas Hall

Rent vs buy in Camden -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and With a population of 71,471, Camden is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $40,450 i...

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Caleb Parker

Camden in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated.

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vegaspapa2020

Best apartments in Camden under ?

Hey, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Skylar H.

Anyone work in healthcare in Camden?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a l...

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Emilia Nelson

How is the nightlife in Camden?

So, I've been here for 19 years and Median household income is $40,450, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Emilia Nelson

Camden in the winter -how bad?

Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Mackenzie Murphy

Working in Camden -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. The median home value here is around $100,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $100,400 on average. Public transit needs a lot...

2 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Parker

What surprised you most about Camden?

So, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 71,471, Camden is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here?

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Jason M.

Camden vs Orlando -which is better?

Random thought, I've been here for 3 years and The median home value here is around $100,400, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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greyson_fan

Moving to Camden -what should I know?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,157 for rent here. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,471 people. The school system varies ...

0 replies 15 upvotes moving
Ryan Williams

Career opportunities in Camden, NJ

The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is concerning. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some ...

3 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Piper A.

Camden vs Kansas City -which is better?

Hey, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

2 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Grace Chavez

Living in Camden -the reality

Curious what people think. I'm a 23-year-old writer and You can expect to pay around $1,157 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Camden? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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urban_avery84

Should I move to Camden or stay in Seattle?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is sur...

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Connor Collins

Planning a move to Camden -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,471 people. You can expect to pay around $1,157 for rent here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely ri...

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Parker

Job market in Camden for tech?

Born and raised here. With a population of 71,471, Camden is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Median household income is $40,450, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 25.6%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is ...

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Eleanor Cooper

Unpopular opinion about Camden

Hello, Just moved here 17 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,157 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not...

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Emilia Nelson

Anyone work in healthcare in Camden?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 10 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Camden? The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The subur...

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Autumn Ortiz

Dog-friendly places in Camden?

Random thought, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this?

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Jordan K.

Job hunting in Camden -tips?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Kansas City and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,471 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think...

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Ryan Williams

Rent vs buy in Camden -what makes sense?

OK so I'm originally from Indianapolis and Homes are going for about $100,400 on average. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The suburbs are where most families end up. Th...

2 replies 20 upvotes housing
Connor Collins

Best industries in Camden right now

Alright, Is this normal for Camden? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Mackenzie Murphy

Honest thoughts on life in Camden

OK so Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of com...

13 replies 23 upvotes living
Caleb Parker

Moving to Camden with kids -good idea?

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Camden sits at 337.6 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a g...

2 replies 20 upvotes moving
Parker

Working in Camden -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $100,400 on average. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $40,450 in Camden. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is concerning. The suburbs are wh...

0 replies 15 upvotes jobs
roman_mama

Relocating to Camden, NJ -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,157/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are ...

3 replies 3 upvotes moving
Caleb Parker

How much do you pay for rent in Camden?

Alright, I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $100,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 71,471, Camden is a smaller city. Median household income is $40,450, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The cit...

11 replies 19 upvotes housing
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