Living in Camden, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camden · Census data 2020–2024
Camden has 608 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $51,250 (30% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $103,100, the median rent is $915/month.
Camden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Camden at a glance
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $103,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $915/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Camden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Camden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camden the median home value is $103,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
Camden median household income
The median household income in Camden is $51,250 and the income per person is $23,236. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Camden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.70
Camden demographics
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camden ›
Education in Camden
1.8% of adults 25 and older in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camden
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Camden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 608 | $51,250 | $103,100 | $915 |
| Montgomery | 301 | $51,250 | $95,000 | $1,167 |
| Clear Lake | 462 | $92,292 | $757,400 | $1,167 |
| Reading | 947 | $49,342 | $107,800 | $835 |
| Cambria | 128 | $53,125 | $106,300 | — |
| Lake Seneca | 532 | $86,202 | $193,200 | — |
| Fremont | 2,112 | $66,304 | $151,500 | $586 |
| Pioneer | 1,024 | $44,671 | $152,400 | $743 |
| Hillsdale | 8,002 | $51,038 | $130,900 | $812 |
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What is the median household income in Camden, MI?
The median household income in Camden is $51,250, 30% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $103,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $915 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Camden, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 28.6%.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden is 35.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Camden?
The average commute to work in Camden is 32 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camden?
The unemployment rate in Camden is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camden?
1.8% of adults in Camden 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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