Camden is a small town of 1,977 in Ohio, with a median household income of $49,667
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% 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: 89.3
Camden's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Camden costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Camden, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$814
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Camden's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Camden is served primarily by Preble Shawnee Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Camden, OH
National Avg
School District
Preble Shawnee Local
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Camden sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.9 inches of snow per year.
Camden's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Camden roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,700 and median rent is $814/month.
Camden's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Camden are operated by Preble Shawnee Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Camden, OH has a population of 1,977, a median household income of $49,667, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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 35.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 24.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Camden, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45311.
The population of Camden, Ohio is 1,977 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Camden: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $111,700, median household income $49,667, crime index 22 (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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