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Camden
  • Town in New Jersey
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Town
Philadelphia

Camden

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      D+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Camden is a town in New Jersey with a population of 72,381. Camden is in Camden County. Living in Camden offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Camden there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Camden and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Camden...
    Population
    72,381
    Town near
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $85,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $999
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      61%
    • Own
      39%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,284
      282.7
    • Murder
      31
      6.1
    • Rape
      100.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      551.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      784.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,874.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      740.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      32%
      11%
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    Working in Camden

    Jobs
    D+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $30,247
    National
    $69,021
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