Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Camden Archives and Museum
Museum
Little Theater
Cinema
Atlas Gym and Fitness Center
Attraction
Camden Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rhame Arena
Stadium
Zemp Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (12) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Rush's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Boykin Park
Park
Boykin Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Rectory Square
Park
Archives Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
Kendall Park
Park
Tennis Center of Camden
Park
Kendall Mill Historic District
Park
Grooms Park
Park
Scott Park
Park
Scott Park
Park
Woodward Park
Park
Woodward Park
Park
City Arena Park
Park
Zemp Field
Park
Legion Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Camden Riverfront Environmental Park
Park
Kershaw County Fairgrounds
Park
Shops (8) F
Roses
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Belk
Department Store
Corner Pantry
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
refuel
Convenience Store
BP Gas and Convenience
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Camden.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Camden
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Camden is 97/100 - which is 4% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Camden crime rates are 5,992 per 100k, which is 114% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
4,898 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,094 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Camden is $49,059 - which is 5% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$49,059 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
KershawHealth Medical Center
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Camden home prices are $181,300 - which is 26% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$181,300 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D+

The Camden graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Camden Elementary Of The Creative Arts
The Montessori School Of Camden
The Montessori School Of Camden
Camden Middle
Cornerstone Christian School
Jackson Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Camden Military Academy
Camden High
Applied Technology Education Campus
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ratings A+

Camden has an overall rating of 89% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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Camden, SC Area Guide

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Camden Area Facts

  • Camden has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Camden crime rates are 114% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Camden is 4% higher than the South Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Camden? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Boykin Park
      Boykin Park
      Monument Park
      Monument Park
      Rectory Square
      Archives Park
      Jackson Park
      Jackson Park

      Entertainment

      Camden Archives and Museum
      Little Theater
      Atlas Gym and Fitness Center
      Camden Fine Arts Center
      Rhame Arena
      Zemp Field

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Bojangles'
      Domino's
      Arby's
      Arby's
      Rush's
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Camden? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Camden.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Camden? The cost of living in Camden is 97/100 - which is 4% higher than South Carolina.
      Camden
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Camden? Camden crime rates are 5,992, which are 114% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      5,992 per 100k people

      158% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      158% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Camden? The median income in Camden is $49,059 which is 5% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $49,05911% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,50012% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Camden a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      KershawHealth Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Camden home prices? Camden home prices are $181,300 - which is 26% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $181,3002% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64832% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Camden have good schools? The Camden graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Camden a good place to live? Camden has an overall rating of 89% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      3 total surveys

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