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Town in Maine, United States

Camden

$661kMedian Home
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Camden is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,232 at the 2020 census. Located on Penobscot Bay at the mouth of the Megunticook River, Camden is one of the few places on the Atlantic seaboard where mountains meet the sea.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Camden, Maine
Latitude44.21°
Longitude-69.06°
Population4k
Altitude26 ft

State Context

MaineU.S. state

Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia. It is the only state to border only one other state. Maine is the largest state in New England by total area, almost as large as the combined area of the remaining five states.Wikipedia

Income tax: 5.80% - 7.15%Avg sales tax: 5.50%Property tax: 1.02%Official school data available

About the Region

New England

New England sits at the northeastern edge of the American continent, where colonial-era brick cities give way to dense forests, rocky coastlines, and some of the sharpest seasonal swings in the country. Harsh winters and short days are offset by world-class autumn foliage and reliably mild summers. Boston anchors a global biotech and university corridor, while smaller cities like Portland (ME), Providence, and Burlington punch well above their demographic weight in food, arts, and startup energy.

Housing costs vary significantly across the region. Greater Boston has moved toward coastal norms, but mid-sized cities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont still represent some of the best value in the Northeast — walkable downtowns, strong school systems, and mountain or ocean access within an hour. Remote workers have accelerated this dynamic, and small lakeside and coastal towns that were once seasonal are now year-round communities.

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Nature Access

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City Profile

Median Age51 yrs
College Educated64%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home13%of workforce
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Cost of Living

Housing
$661k
Median home price
Household Income
$91k
Median annual
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Livability

Safety Score
100
Walk Score
50
Internet
Fiber
14%
Cable
94%
address availability
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Current Conditions

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