At a Glance
Median Income
$40,450
$20,043 per capita
Home Value
$100,400
Zillow: $147,320
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
338/100K
2,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
290 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camden residents earn a median household income of $40,450 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,043. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $100,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,320. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,059/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population71,471
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density8,012/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,450
Per Capita$20,043
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,400
Rent$1,157
Ownership36.0%
Zillow$147,320
Housing Units27,872
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property2,059/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Camden was founded in 1626.
The median home in Camden was built in 1948.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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