What are the schools like in Camden, NJ?

Camden is served primarily by Camden City School District. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Camden?

The median household income in Camden, NJ is $36,258 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.6%.

What is the weather like in Camden, NJ?

Camden has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Camden, NJ affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Camden is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,700 and the median rent is $1,091 per month.

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

Camden has a violent crime rate of 48.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 722.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Camden, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Camden is a mid-sized city of 71,799 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $36,258 and a 14.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Camden stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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: 103.5

Camden's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Camden costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Camden, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,091	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,258	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Camden's violent crime rate is 48.8 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.8 /100k

Property Crime

722.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Camden is served primarily by Camden City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Camden, NJ	National Avg
School District	Camden City School District	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Camden sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 16.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Camden, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	16.1"

Demographics

Metric	Camden, NJ	National Avg
Population	71,799	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	9.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	42.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodlynne, NJ 2 mi Collingswood, NJ 2 mi Oaklyn, NJ 3 mi Audubon Park, NJ 3 mi Merchantville, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Camden

Camden, NJ is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

08104 08105 08103 08102 08110

Camden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camden, NJ affordable or expensive?

Camden's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Camden roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $95,700 and median rent is $1,091/month.

What is the crime rate in Camden, NJ?

Camden's violent crime rate is 48.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 722.5 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 Camden City School District. The district has 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Camden, NJ a good place to live?

Camden, NJ has a population of 71,799, a median household income of $36,258, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%. 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 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 16.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Camden?

Camden, NJ is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 08104, 08105, 08103, 08102, 08110.

What is the population of Camden?

The population of Camden, New Jersey is 71,799 with a median age of 32.1. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $95,700, median household income $36,258, crime index 21 (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.