Camden County
NC · Pop. 10,743 · Suburban County
Camden County, North Carolina covers 240 square miles with a population of 10,743 and a density of 44.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $290,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F and average winter lows of 33°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is 3.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 78.2% of homes.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 48.5 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 78.2% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, is 3.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Camden County, NC is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 76/100
- Median home price
- $290k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.5"
- Broadband
- 78.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, 3.3 mi
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Homesteading in Camden County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Camden County?
- Camden County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.7°F, and average winter lows of 33°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $290,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 78.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is 3.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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