At a Glance
Median Income
$97,786
$55,223 per capita
Home Value
$641,100
Zillow: $655,436
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.4% smoking rate
How Cameron Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cameron Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cameron Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cameron Park residents earn a median household income of $97,786 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,223. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron Park is $641,100 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $655,436. Median rent is $1,795/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
37.8% of adults in Cameron Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron Park has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population17,283
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,786
Per Capita$55,223
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
C+
Home Value$641,100
Rent$1,795
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$655,436
Housing Units7,906
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cameron Park was built in 1987.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.