Cost of Living in Camden County, Georgia
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Camden County Compares
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Affordability Rank
Camden County ranks #2,031 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 35%)
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About Cost of Living in Camden County, Georgia
Camden balances higher income with higher rents
Camden County renters spend 19.3% of income on housing, slightly above Georgia's 18.6% average and the national 20% threshold. However, Camden's median household income of $72,399 nearly matches the national median of $74,755, giving residents stronger earning power to absorb higher rents of $1,167 monthly.
Camden ranks among Georgia's priciest markets
Camden County's median rent of $1,167 ranks among the highest in Georgia, sitting $240 above the state average of $927. Its 19.3% rent-to-income ratio places it above most counties statewide, reflecting its position as a more affluent, higher-cost corner of Georgia.
Camden's rents far exceed surrounding counties
Camden's median rent of $1,167 towers over neighbors: $215 above Butts ($952), $404 above Burke ($763), and $462 above Calhoun ($638). Home values match this premium at $233,900, making Camden the priciest market among its peer counties.
Higher income justifies Camden's premium pricing
Camden renters pay $1,167 monthly (19.3% of income) while homeowners spend $1,150 (19.3% of income)—an expensive but balanced split. At $72,399 median household income, Camden households earn enough to absorb these costs without the squeeze felt in lower-income counties.
Camden suits higher-earning relocators
If your household earns near or above $72,000 and values a more affluent Georgia market, Camden County's premium rents and home values align with your income level. Compare it against neighboring Catoosa and Carroll County for similar-earning communities with different lifestyle and cost profiles.
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Affordability Verdict
Camden County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,167/month — about 19.3% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Camden County pay $1,167/month on average, compared to $1,150/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 1%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $46,680/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $49,286/year. With a median household income of $72,399, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 32.0% of renter households in Camden County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Georgia, Camden County is more affordable than Effingham County by roughly 5% ($1,167/mo vs $1,116/mo).
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Rent Burden
19.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,689
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.1%
of gross income
The median home in Camden County may be a stretch
Median home value is $233,900. Estimated monthly cost: $1,867 vs. your max of $1,689.
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