What are the schools like in Camden, DE?

Camden is served primarily by Caesar Rodney School District. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Camden?

The median household income in Camden, DE is $60,549 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Camden, DE?

Camden has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Camden, DE affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camden is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $267,700 and the median rent is $1,593 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Camden, DE?

Camden has a violent crime rate of 320.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4193.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Camden, DE a Good Place to Live?

Camden is a small town of 3,914 in Delaware, with a median household income of $60,549 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Camden stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Camden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Camden 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: 91.7

Camden's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camden costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Camden, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$267,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,593	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,549	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Camden's violent crime rate is 320.8 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

320.8 /100k

Property Crime

4193.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Camden is served primarily by Caesar Rodney School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camden, DE	National Avg
School District	Caesar Rodney School District	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camden sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camden, DE
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	13.2"

Demographics

Metric	Camden, DE	National Avg
Population	3,914	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wyoming, DE 1 mi Woodside, DE 2 mi Rodney Village, DE 2 mi Highland Acres, DE 2 mi Woodside East, DE 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Camden

Camden, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19934

Camden vs Other Cities

Camden, DE vs Wyoming, DE Camden, DE vs Woodside, DE Camden, DE vs Rodney Village, DE Camden, DE vs Highland Acres, DE Camden, DE vs Woodside East, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden, DE affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Camden roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $267,700 and median rent is $1,593/month.

What is the crime rate in Camden, DE?

Camden's violent crime rate is 320.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4193.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Camden?

Public schools in Camden are operated by Caesar Rodney School District. The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camden, DE a good place to live?

Camden, DE has a population of 3,914, a median household income of $60,549, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Camden?

Camden averages 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 13.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camden?

Camden, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19934.

What is the population of Camden?

The population of Camden, Delaware is 3,914 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Camden?

Key numbers for living in Camden: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $267,700, median household income $60,549, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Camden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.