Camden is a small town of 699 in Michigan, with a median household income of $48,529
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Camden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 91.1
Camden's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Camden costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Camden, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$859
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,529
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Camden's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.5 /100k
Property Crime
701.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Camden is served primarily by Camden-Frontier School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Camden, MI
National Avg
School District
Camden-Frontier School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Camden sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Camden's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Camden roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,700 and median rent is $859/month.
Camden's violent crime rate is 210.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 701.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Camden are operated by Camden-Frontier School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 4.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Camden, MI has a population of 699, a median household income of $48,529, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
Camden averages 31.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Camden, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49232.
The population of Camden, Michigan is 699 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Camden: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $89,700, median household income $48,529, crime index 47 (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.
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