Living in Camden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camden · Census data 2020–2024
Camden has 2,695 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $78,375 (9% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $177,600, the median rent is $748/month.
Camden at a glance
- Population
- 2,695
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,375State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $177,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Camden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New York median.
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 $177,600, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,501 a month in housing costs.
Camden median household income
The median household income in Camden is $78,375 and the income per person is $37,096. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Camden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,133
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.53
Camden demographics
- Population
- 2,695
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,045
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camden ›
Education in Camden
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camden
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Camden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2,695 | $78,375 | $177,600 | $748 |
| North Bay | 257 | $55,721 | $68,500 | — |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| Cleveland | 785 | $77,857 | $123,600 | $1,163 |
| Constantia | 1,371 | $107,885 | $175,700 | — |
| Lake Delta | 3,202 | $100,094 | $239,400 | $907 |
| Rome | 31,795 | $59,925 | $154,400 | $909 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Bridgeport | 1,391 | $51,719 | $122,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Camden, NY?
The median household income in Camden is $78,375, 9% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $177,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $748 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Camden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden is 37.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Camden?
The average commute to work in Camden is 26 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camden?
The unemployment rate in Camden is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camden?
28.5% 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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