What are the schools like in Camden, ME?

Camden is served primarily by RSU 28/MSAD 28. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Camden?

The median household income in Camden, ME is $92,857 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Camden, ME?

Camden has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Camden, ME affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camden is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $438,800 and the median rent is $1,146 per month.

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

Camden has a violent crime rate of 42.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1091.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Camden, ME a Good Place to Live?

Camden is a small town of 3,644 in Maine, with a median household income of $92,857 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Camden stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 101.3

Camden's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camden costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Camden, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$438,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,146	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,857	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Camden's violent crime rate is 42.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.7 /100k

Property Crime

1091.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Camden is served primarily by RSU 28/MSAD 28. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camden, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 28/MSAD 28	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camden sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 56.2 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camden, ME
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	56.2"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Camden, ME	National Avg
Population	3,644	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	34.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockland, ME 7 mi Thomaston, ME 11 mi Belfast, ME 15 mi Waldoboro, ME 17 mi Castine, ME 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Camden

Camden, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04843

Camden vs Other Cities

Camden, ME vs Rockland, ME Camden, ME vs Thomaston, ME Camden, ME vs Belfast, ME Camden, ME vs Waldoboro, ME Camden, ME vs Castine, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden, ME affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Camden roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $438,800 and median rent is $1,146/month.

What is the crime rate in Camden, ME?

Camden's violent crime rate is 42.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1091.2 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 RSU 28/MSAD 28. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 63.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camden, ME a good place to live?

Camden, ME has a population of 3,644, a median household income of $92,857, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 30.3°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.2 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camden?

Camden, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04843.

What is the population of Camden?

The population of Camden, Maine is 3,644 with a median age of 50.5. 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 101 (100 = US average), median home $438,800, median household income $92,857, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.