Below Average CostVery SafeCAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Camden is a small town of 2,578 in New York, with a median household income of $65,000
and a 2.2% 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, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
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: 92.3
Camden's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Camden costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Camden, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$760
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Camden's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.0 /100k
Property Crime
1214.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Camden is served primarily by CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Camden, NY
National Avg
School District
CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Camden sees average highs of 28.6°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 151.3 inches of snow per year.
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 $147,600 and median rent is $760/month.
Camden's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Camden are operated by CAMDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Camden, NY has a population of 2,578, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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 28.6°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches
with about 151.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Camden, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13316.
The population of Camden, New York is 2,578 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Camden: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $147,600, median household income $65,000, crime index 55 (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.
