Living in Cameron, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cameron · Census data 2020–2024
Cameron has 169 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $54,125 (11% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $141,500.
Cameron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cameron at a glance
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 56.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $54,125State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $141,500State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
Is Cameron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Cameron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cameron the median home value is $141,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Cameron median household income
The median household income in Cameron is $54,125 and the income per person is $30,900. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Cameron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 48.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 1.46
48.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cameron has many vacation and second homes.
Cameron demographics
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cameron ›
Education in Cameron
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Cameron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cameron
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.7%
Cameron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 169 | $54,125 | $141,500 | — |
| Hackberry | 899 | $105,263 | $231,300 | — |
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,292 |
| Carlyss | 4,412 | $78,179 | $173,200 | $1,358 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Hayes | 690 | $140,278 | $173,100 | — |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | $106,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Cameron, LA?
The median household income in Cameron is $54,125, 11% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cameron?
The median home value in Cameron is $141,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Cameron, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Cameron?
The median age in Cameron is 56.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Cameron?
The unemployment rate in Cameron is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cameron?
26.2% of adults in Cameron have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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