Camp Springs, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Camp Springs is a small city in Maryland with a population of 22,174. Residents earn $115,157 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
22,174 Population 2,887/sq mi density
$115,157 Median Income $47,579 per capita
$379,500 Home Value $415,119 Zillow
$2,175 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$115,157 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$379,500 home value, $2,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,157
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $379,500
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.1%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,175
87% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Camp Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,174
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,887/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,157
Per Capita$47,579
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$379,500
Rent$2,175
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$415,119

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.8%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation231 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute38 min
EV Stations4
Libraries19

Is Camp Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Camp Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Camp Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Camp Springs is $115,157, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Camp Springs among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Camp Springs is $379,500, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Camp Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Camp Springs has a population of 22,174 with a density of 2,887 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (77.4%), with 7.7% White, 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

22,174
Total Population
2,887
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
7.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Camp Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.5%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.5%
1% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Camp Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Camp Springs is $115,157, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Camp Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,157
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,579
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
IRS Avg AGI$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,546
Healthcare2,219
Retail2,225
Manufacturing255

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Camp Springs is $379,500, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,175 (87% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $415,119.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,500
35% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$415,119
Median List Price$459,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$459,995
$/Sq Ft$244
Homes Sold16
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory33

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,175
87% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Rate1.46%
In Camp Springs, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.8% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Camp Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes13.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure37.7%
Asthma12.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression14.8%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities2,219

Crime Rates: Camp Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Camp Springs has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density2,887/sq mi
Coordinates38.8051°N, 76.9186°W
County FIPS24033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 75.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.1%
8% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.85
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,887/sq mi
Total Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Restaurants1,546
Retail Stores2,225

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Work from Home14.1%

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