Living in Cameron, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cameron · Census data 2020–2024
Cameron has 427 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $74,886 (8% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $215,800, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Cameron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cameron at a glance
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $74,886State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $215,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Cameron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in March–April 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 $215,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,347 a month in housing costs.
Cameron median household income
The median household income in Cameron is $74,886 and the income per person is $35,444. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Cameron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 195
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.47
Cameron demographics
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cameron ›
Education in Cameron
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Cameron have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cameron
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Cameron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 427 | $74,886 | $215,800 | $1,034 |
| Brookdale | 4,291 | $39,449 | $96,500 | $678 |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2,012 | $25,489 | $81,100 | $786 |
| St. Matthews | 1,645 | $51,310 | $204,200 | $970 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
| Orangeburg | 13,253 | $38,635 | $163,500 | $848 |
| Edisto | 1,801 | $46,788 | $71,900 | $1,013 |
| Santee | 1,076 | $46,667 | $161,800 | $911 |
| Rowesville | 393 | $32,656 | $125,000 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Cameron, SC?
The median household income in Cameron is $74,886, 8% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $215,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Cameron?
The median gross rent in Cameron is $1,034 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Cameron, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Cameron?
The median age in Cameron is 48.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Cameron?
The average commute to work in Cameron is 16 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cameron?
The unemployment rate in Cameron is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cameron?
26.8% 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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