Living in Camden, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camden · Census data 2020–2024
Camden has 2,029 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $49,063 (31% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $117,400, the median rent is $894/month.
Camden at a glance
- Population
- 2,029
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,063State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $117,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Camden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Camden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camden the median home value is $117,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Camden median household income
The median household income in Camden is $49,063 and the income per person is $24,274. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Camden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 995
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.45
Camden demographics
- Population
- 2,029
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 829
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camden ›
Education in Camden
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Camden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Camden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
| Somerville | 208 | $58,438 | $103,800 | — |
| West Elkton | 148 | $50,833 | $89,000 | $1,417 |
| Gratis | 725 | $77,500 | $154,600 | $825 |
| Eaton | 8,339 | $51,467 | $148,200 | $764 |
| West Alexandria | 1,340 | $59,973 | $154,300 | $701 |
| Darrtown | 643 | $56,518 | $211,000 | $1,029 |
| College Corner | 429 | $53,224 | $135,700 | $635 |
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What is the median household income in Camden, OH?
The median household income in Camden is $49,063, 31% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $117,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Camden?
The median gross rent in Camden is $894 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Camden, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Camden?
The median age in Camden is 38.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Camden?
The average commute to work in Camden is 30 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camden?
The unemployment rate in Camden is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camden?
8.6% 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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