Why Live in Camden
Camden, a neighborhood in Elizabeth City, features a variety of home styles, predominantly Traditional designs with Cape Cod and Colonial Revival elements, as well as vinyl-sided ranch-style and two-story Traditional-Contemporary homes. Camden Community Park on the northwest side offers amenities such as a playground, athletic fields, walking trails, and a disc golf course. The nearby Camden County Public Library hosts free events like Summer Children’s Storytimes and kids’ cooking workshops. Lamb’s Marina and Sawyers Creek Boat Access provide opportunities for boating on the Pasquotank River. Local dining options include Hardee’s, Hungry Panda Chinese, Jack & Jenny Pizza Co., Topside Catering & Deli, and Old 34 Grill. For shopping, residents often visit Family Dollar, Dollar General, and The Vintage Lilley, with major shopping trips typically made to Elizabeth City, about 6 miles west. Camden is safer than the national average, making it a low crime risk area. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools such as Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, and Camden Early College High. US Route 158 and North Carolina Highway 343 facilitate commutes to Elizabeth City, Virginia, and the Outer Banks, with Chesapeake approximately 38 miles away and Kitty Hawk less than 45 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camden a good place to live?
Camden is a good place to live. Camden is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Camden is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Camden has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $77,580 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Camden are home owners, with 17.3% of residents renting and 82.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Camden can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Camden neighborhood guide.
Is Camden, NC a safe neighborhood?
Camden, NC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Camden?
The median home price in Camden is $380,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $76,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Camden. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Camden is $78K.
What are the best public schools in Camden?
The best public schools that serve Camden are:
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Are home prices dropping in Camden?
Yes, home prices in Camden are down 29% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Camden, NC
On average, homes in Camden, Elizabeth City sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Camden, Elizabeth City over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-35%