B-

Camden Wyoming, DE

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 12,805 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Camden Wyoming, DE aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 12,805 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $87,125, median home value of $336,300, median rent of $1,659 per month, and 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,470 per month (studio $1,158, 1BR $1,165, 3BR $2,044, 4BR $2,285). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,471 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Camden Wyoming, DE include rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.5% and poverty 7.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B
$87,125
Median household income
Education C+
36.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.9x
Home value $336,300 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,470/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B
$9,471/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$87,125
▲ 41% vs national
Per Capita Income
$40,356
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Poverty Rate
7.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$336,300
▲ 22% vs national
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
Owner Occupied
84.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,470/mo
▲ 23% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,158
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,470
3BR
$2,044
4BR
$2,285

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
▲ 6 ppt vs national
High School+
64.1%
Median Age
39.2
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,471/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,230/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,519/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,784/yr

What This Means

Camden Wyoming, DE receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 12,805. This area performs well in rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Camden Wyoming, DE affordable?
Camden Wyoming, DE receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $87,125. Median home value is $336,300.
What is the cost of living in Camden Wyoming?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,659/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,470/mo. Infant childcare $9,471/yr. Median home value $336,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →