Apartments for rent in Camden, SC

A small town in South Carolina, Camden has slightly more than 7,000 residents. Retirees are customary, as they make up 25% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 45, the town's population is older than most cities in South Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in Camden, and 74% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $747/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Carolina. Each month, renters in Camden will pay around $161 less compared to the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for Camden residents is quicker than the South Carolina average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (41%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used much. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (19%), Camden has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education, as 22% have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. In addition, 7% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Camden: retail and education. Together, these industries make up 16% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Camden workers take home an average annual income of just under $60,000, roughly the same as those elsewhere in the state. Camden, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).