Cameron is a small town of 427 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $71,696
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cameron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cameron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cameron 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: 90.4
Cameron's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cameron costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cameron, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,696
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cameron's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.6 /100k
Property Crime
1183.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cameron is served primarily by Moore County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cameron, NC
National Avg
School District
Moore County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
13
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cameron sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Cameron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cameron roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,600 and median rent is $744/month.
Cameron's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1183.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cameron are operated by Moore County Schools.
The district has 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cameron, NC has a population of 427, a median household income of $71,696, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Cameron averages 52.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Cameron, North Carolina is 427 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cameron: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $156,600, median household income $71,696, 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 Cameron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
