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Camden, New York

Camden, New York, in Oneida county, is 28 miles NE of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 161 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is located in the Utica - Rome metropolitan area. Camden has a population of 2,330.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $39,063.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Camden is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Camden?

Commuting

In Camden, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the village tends to be by car.

High Points

Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Camden Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Camden Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Camden, NY

Comparing Camden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built11
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