Special Interest
Housing in Camden County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Camden County averages $876/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Camden County FMR Area are $725 for a studio, $744 for 1‑bedroom, $976 for 2‑bedroom, $1,357 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,429 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $100 increase for a 2-bedroom in Camden County shows a 11% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Camden County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
