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Camden

A town of 4,106 people in Delaware
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Conserved land9%216 of 2,402 acres
Trails3.0 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves153 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Camden

Town in Delaware, United States
3,715Population
3.7 sq miArea
39 ftElevation

Camden is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover metropolitan area. The population was 3,715 in 2020.

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Living in Camden

Housing in Camden

$412K▲ 3.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Camden home is worth about $412,000, up 3.1% in a year, close to the Delaware typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Camden

D

Safety Grade D

Camden reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 92% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Camden 2.3
Delaware 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Camden 41.2
Delaware 15.8
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade B+

The public schools Camden’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Delaware’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#11Best public schoolsof 31 in DE
DistrictCaesar Rodney School DistrictSchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within DE. Ratings are from neighbors.

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