At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$23,994 per capita
Home Value
$113,000
Zillow: $208,449
Median Rent
$859/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,994. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Camden is $113,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,449. Median rent is $859/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Camden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,111/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Camden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,986
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,994
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$859
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$208,449
Housing Units911
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,111/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation859 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Camden was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.