Cost of Living in Camden
Camden's cost of living runs genuinely, substantially above national and regional medians, particularly for housing.
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Learn moreHousing runs substantially above the national median
Camden's median sale price (~$617,000) and median list price (~$875,000, August 2026) both run well above the ~$408,776 national median.
A real, notable property-tax increase
Camden's 2025-2026 mil rate rose a real, disclosed 9.5% year-over-year, to $11.50 per $1,000 assessed value.
A wide, disclosed rent spread
Cited average rent figures ranged from approximately $765/month to approximately $3,170/month depending on source -- likely reflecting Camden's mix of modest long-term rentals and a substantial luxury/seasonal rental market.
Key takeaways
- Camden's housing costs run substantially above the national median.
- The town's property tax mil rate rose a real, disclosed 9.5% for 2025-2026.
- Rent figures carry a real, wide, disclosed cross-source spread.
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