Living in Camas, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camas · Census data 2020–2024
Camas has 27,007 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $141,126 (44% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $711,700, the median rent is $2,090/month.
Camas at a glance
- Population
- 27,007
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $141,126State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $711,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,090/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Camas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Camas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camas the median home value is $711,700, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,090 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,843 a month in housing costs.
Camas median household income
The median household income in Camas is $141,126 and the income per person is $63,719. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Camas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,540
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.97
Camas demographics
- Population
- 27,007
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 9,066
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camas ›
Education in Camas
54.8% of adults 25 and older in Camas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camas
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Camas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camas | 27,007 | $141,126 | $711,700 | $2,090 |
| Fern Prairie | 2,053 | $115,875 | $628,200 | — |
| Fairview | 10,735 | $70,107 | $427,700 | $1,637 |
| Washougal | 17,490 | $106,368 | $552,300 | $1,701 |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | $85,413 | $311,500 | $1,535 |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $456,100 | $1,653 |
| Gresham | 112,378 | $77,795 | $458,700 | $1,586 |
| Maywood Park | 987 | $141,458 | $582,900 | $2,000 |
| Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $461,700 | $1,784 |
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What is the median household income in Camas, WA?
The median household income in Camas is $141,126, 44% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Camas?
The median home value in Camas is $711,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Camas?
The median gross rent in Camas is $2,090 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Camas, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Camas?
The median age in Camas is 40.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Camas?
The average commute to work in Camas is 25 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camas?
The unemployment rate in Camas is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camas?
54.8% of adults in Camas 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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