Camden, NJ Area Guide

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Camden Area Facts

Camden has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
Camden crime rates are 180% higher than the New Jersey average
Cost of living in Camden is 25% lower than the New Jersey average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Camden, NJ - Not My First Choice 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) Camden, NJ may have once been an industrial center and a decent city, unfortunately those days appear to be long gone. I visited Camden, NJ in 2009 for about three days. I also lived in NJ my entire life and have passed through Camden, NJ on several different occasions. There are ...Read More no attractions that really warrant a visit to Camden, NJ.

Camden, NJ may be a decent location to find a cheap hotel in NJ if you want to avoid the high pricing of surrounding areas. Camden, NJ has a rather run down feel and there is a high-level of street violence. I did not experience any violence while I was there although I noticed many shady neighborhoods.

If you must stay in Camden, NJ there are several things you can do to make the best of the stay. One of the best attractions in Camden, NJ is the vibrant waterfront located on the Delaware river. There are several decent dining spots and even a few nightclubs along the waterfront. Another interesting place to visit is the Campbell Soup Headquarters which is in Camden, NJ. As a city, Camden, NJ suffers extensively from urban decay, a poor school system and high violence making it a poor choice for living. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Camden? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Spruce Street Park

7th & Clinton St. Park

Bradley and Ormond Park

Cooper Commons Park

Farnham Park

Gateway Park

4th & Washington St. Park

Roosevelt Plaza Park

Entertainment

Camden County Historical Society

Walt Whitman House

Stedman Gallery Stage

Stedman Gallery

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

South Camden Theater Company

Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum

Nardi Theater

Food & Drink

Bundy's Joker's Wild

Sanwar Pizzaria

Bert's Steaks and Subs

J.S. Breakfast

Dunkin'

Famous Pizza

Kaighn's Bar

Hung Wan

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Camden? Of all people who commute, 12.7% take public transportation in Camden.

Drive to Work

57%

19% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

13%

8% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

5%

2% higher than the US average

B+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Camden? The cost of living in Camden is 91/100 - which is 25% lower than New Jersey.

9% less expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Camden? Camden crime rates are 4,880, which are 180% higher than New Jersey

4,880 per 100k people

114% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

114% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Camden? The median income in Camden is $28,623 which is 61% lower than New Jersey.

Median household income

$28,62348% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$16,17146% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

65% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Camden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Camden

Cooper University Hospital

Pharmacies

Rite Aid

San Antonio Pharmacy

Milly's Pharmacy

Northgate Family Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Rite Aid

Cramer Hill Pharmacy

Rite Aid

Doctors

Westfield Avenue Medical Center

Reliance Medical Group - West

Reliance Medical Group-West

Cooper Family Medicine

East Camden Medical Practice

Camden Family Medicine

CamCare Health Center

Broadway Community Healthcare Center

B+ Housing

What are Camden home prices? Camden home prices are $82,500 - which is 74% lower than New Jersey

Median home value

$82,50055% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$9381% lower than the US average

37% lower than the US average

F Schools

Does Camden have good schools? The Camden graduation rate is 63% - which is 27% lower than New Jersey

High school grad. rates

24% lower than the US average

School test scores

60% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

31% lower than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Camden a good place to live? Camden has an overall rating of 46% from 18 reviews.

Overall user rating

18 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

17 total surveys