What are the schools like in Camino, CA?

Camino is served primarily by Camino Polytechnic District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Camino?

The median household income in Camino, CA is $117,258 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

Camino, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Camino, CA affordable or expensive?

Camino's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camino is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $462,900 and the median rent is $2,157 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Camino, CA?

Camino has a violent crime rate of 285.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 908.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Camino, CA?

Camino has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 58.2 inches.

Is Camino, CA a Good Place to Live?

Camino is a small town of 2,002 in California, with a median household income of $117,258 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Camino stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Camino is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Camino city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Camino's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camino costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Camino, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$462,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,157	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,258	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Camino's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.7 /100k

Property Crime

908.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Camino is served primarily by Camino Polytechnic District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camino, CA	National Avg
School District	Camino Polytechnic District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camino sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 58.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camino, CA
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	58.2"

Demographics

Metric	Camino, CA	National Avg
Population	2,002	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	33.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pollock Pines, CA 5 mi Placerville, CA 6 mi Diamond Springs, CA 9 mi Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), CA 10 mi Grizzly Flats, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Camino

Camino, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95709

Camino vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camino, CA affordable or expensive?

Camino's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Camino roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $462,900 and median rent is $2,157/month.

What is the crime rate in Camino, CA?

Camino's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Camino?

Public schools in Camino are operated by Camino Polytechnic District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camino, CA a good place to live?

Camino, CA has a population of 2,002, a median household income of $117,258, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Camino?

Camino averages 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 58.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camino?

Camino, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95709.

What is the population of Camino?

The population of Camino, California is 2,002 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Camino?

Key numbers for living in Camino: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $462,900, median household income $117,258, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camino side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.