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Cameron Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Amador County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,283 Population 1,539/sq mi density
$97,786 Median Income $55,223 per capita
$641,100 Home Value $655,436 Zillow
$1,795 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,780 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,786 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$641,100 home value, $1,795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cameron Park, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,786
30% above
$55,223 per capita
Home Value
$641,100
127% above
Zillow: $655,436
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
54% above
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
130%
Home Value
227%
Rent
154%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 3.2% (11% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Cameron Park reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,780/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population17,283
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,786
Per Capita$55,223
Unemployment3.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,780/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI48 (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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.