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Camden

A New Jersey city directly across the Delaware from Philadelphia, with a waterfront, residential districts and regional transit connections.

A New Jersey city directly across the Delaware from Philadelphia, with a waterfront, residential districts and regional transit connections.

At a glance
~71.4KPopulation2025 estimate
~33 yearsMedian age2020–2024 estimate
Camden

Housing snapshot

A look at housing costs and homeownership in Camden. Figures may differ from today’s market. Select an info icon for details and reporting periods.

Median home value
~$110k

75% below the state median

Median gross rent
~$1.2k/mo

29% below the state median

Owner-occupied homes
~34%
Median household income
~$41k/yr

61% below the state median

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Living in Camden

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Information on this page is compiled from multiple sources and provided for general information. It may be incomplete or out of date, and we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Independently verify important details with the original source, relevant authority, or a qualified professional before making decisions.

Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.

Understanding the figures

  • Median home value
    Median value of owner-occupied homes in the survey area.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077
  • Median rent
    Median monthly rent, including estimated utility costs.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064
  • Homeownership rate
    Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25003
  • Median household income
    The middle household income estimate for the reporting period.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013

Source references

Photo credits

  • Camden, New Jersey — Adventure Aquarium (53572702368) · Archival photograph; current conditions may differ.