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New to Camden, Maine?

An honest guide to Camden: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

Knox County
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One of Maine's most beautiful coastal towns, known for its harbor, windjammers, and mountain backdrop.

๐ŸŒฒ Did you know? Camden is one of the few places in the US where you can see the ocean from a mountain summit.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Camden, Maine (2026)

As of June 2026, the typical home in Camden is worth about $705,000 โ€” about 89% above the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $1,064 a month, the median household income is $80,897.

Typical home value $705,000 Zillow, June 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +89% $373,000
Median rent (monthly) $1,064 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $80,897 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 3,665 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

How much does a house cost in Camden, Maine?

The typical home value in Camden is about $705,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 89% above the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Camden, Maine?

Typical rent in Camden runs about $1,064 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Camden, Maine?

The median household income in Camden is about $80,897, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Camden

๐Ÿฅ Doctors & Dentists Essential
๐Ÿ”ง Plumbers Essential
โšก Electricians Essential
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Heating & Cooling Essential
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants
Vintage Room โ˜… 4.7
(207) 706-7990
Cafe Louis - Costa Media โ˜… 4.7
(207) 230-8424
Mosaic Restaurant โ˜… 4.7
(207) 230-8380
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