Camden County, Georgia Housing Market
In Camden County, Georgia, the median home value is $261,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,235. This places Camden County at #832 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,020
- Establishments: 1,177
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 418
- Multi-family: 28
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,025 (avg $68,359)
- Outflow: 18,904 (avg $68,655)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Camden County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31569 | 256.9 | -3.15% | 2025 |
| 2 | 31558 | 273.0 | -7.10% | 2025 |
| 3 | 31548 | 281.8 | +4.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Camden County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,400 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,235 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.6 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Camden County is 32.1% above the Georgia state average and 14.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,235/month is 28.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Camden County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Camden County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.8%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | $261,000 | $1,064 |
| Bradley County | Tennessee | $261,900 | $1,030 |
| Polk County | Iowa | $262,100 | $1,149 |
| Lee County | Alabama | $262,200 | $1,058 |
| Bexar County | Texas | $262,200 | $1,354 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | $265,000 | $1,439 | 73.8% |
| Carroll County | $255,100 | $1,153 | 71.3% |
| Monroe County | $271,200 | $943 | 83.8% |
| Putnam County | $249,300 | $1,002 | 80.9% |
| Effingham County | $276,000 | $1,147 | 78.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).