Camden County, North Carolina
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- top 3% for broadband access
- bottom 4% for walkability
Camden County is a county in North Carolina with about 11,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, broadband access, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on commute time and walkability.
Official websitecamdencountync.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.6 in3.5 in
muggy 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 14% of US counties
Home Value$261k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 14% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 70% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.94%better than 62% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 31% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.7 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 86% of US counties
Sunny Days198 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 23% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk2.5better than 95% of US counties
School Quality38.4better than 12% of US counties
Violent Crime717/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Crime575/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Community
Population10,54724th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0986th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4761st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.8%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.1%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.7%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.1%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 11% of US counties
Walkability3.9/20better than 4% of US counties
Airport Distance37 mibetter than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.9%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby52.15better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Camden County an affordable place to live?
- Camden County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 14% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Camden County?
- The median home value in Camden County is $261k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Camden County?
- Median household income in Camden County is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Camden County?
- Median gross rent in Camden County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Camden County safe?
- Camden County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 717/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 575/100k.
- What is the weather like in Camden County?
- Camden County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 51.7 in of annual precipitation and about 198 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Camden County?
- Public-school quality in Camden County is below average, scoring better than 12% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Camden County?
- The average one-way commute in Camden County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)