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An honest guide to Camden: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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One of Maine's most beautiful coastal towns, known for its harbor, windjammers, and mountain backdrop.
🌲 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
As of August 2026, the typical home in Camden is worth about $691,000 — about 87% above the U.S. average of $369,000, rent runs about $1,850 a month, the median household income is $80,897.
| Typical home value | $691,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +87% | $369,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,850 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| Median household income | $80,897 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 3,665 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, August 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Camden compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Camden is about $691,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 87% above the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Camden runs about $1,850 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Camden is about $80,897, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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