Living in Camden, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camden · Census data 2020–2024
Camden has 71,496 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $40,546 (61% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $1,226/month.
Camden at a glance
- Population
- 71,496
- Median age
- 33.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $40,546State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,226/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Camden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Camden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camden the median home value is $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,248 a month in housing costs.
Camden median household income
The median household income in Camden is $40,546 and the income per person is $20,566. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Camden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,292
- Owner-occupied
- 34.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.6%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.82
Camden demographics
- Population
- 71,496
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 24,443
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camden ›
Education in Camden
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camden
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 11.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Camden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 71,496 | $40,546 | $112,000 | $1,226 |
| Woodlynne | 2,920 | $74,808 | $142,000 | $1,587 |
| Collingswood | 14,205 | $90,184 | $380,400 | $1,488 |
| Oaklyn | 3,947 | $84,394 | $279,000 | $1,246 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | $112,500 | $979 |
| Merchantville | 3,905 | $90,706 | $331,000 | $1,212 |
| Haddon | 15,469 | $115,298 | $406,900 | $1,745 |
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | $190,700 | $1,484 |
| Pennsauken | 37,275 | $87,680 | $232,900 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Camden, NJ?
The median household income in Camden is $40,546, 61% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $112,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $1,226 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Camden, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden is 33.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Camden?
The average commute to work in Camden is 24 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camden?
The unemployment rate in Camden is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camden?
10.1% 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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