At a Glance
Median Income
$37,140
$12,666 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
Zillow: $193,950
Median Rent
$758/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
4,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
42.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cameron Park 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
Cameron Park residents earn a median household income of $37,140 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,666. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cameron Park is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,950. Median rent is $758/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Cameron Park reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,091/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Cameron Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
42.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cameron Park has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,180
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density11,236/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,140
Per Capita$12,666
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$758
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$193,950
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property4,091/100K
Health
Obesity47.1%
Diabetes23.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+42.6%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cameron Park was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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