RANK #178 / 1001 NAT · #5 / 41 GA · POP 56,970
1YR FORECAST: -0.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +34%
Camden County, Georgia, distinguishes itself with its coastal location and access to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a protected area featuring undeveloped beaches and maritime forests. Located in the southeastern corner of Georgia, with Kingsland as its largest city and Woodbine as the county seat, it offers a quieter, rural Southern lifestyle. Commuting options within the county primarily rely on personal vehicles, though regional public transit is available for travel across multiple coastal counties. Residents enjoy a mild climate year-round, with popular outdoor activities including fishing, boating, kayaking, and exploring numerous parks and trails.
Life in Camden County often appeals to families and those seeking a relaxed pace. The public school system is highly rated, with Camden County Schools consistently ranking among Georgia's best. The economy is significantly influenced by federal and government roles, largely due to the presence of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Beyond this, the county is experiencing new industrial development, with efforts to attract businesses in sectors like aerospace, defense, marine, and manufacturing. This growth is supported by investments in infrastructure, including a new commerce park designed to accommodate industrial projects.
Camden County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.5% YoY, population +1.7%, wages +4.5%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 16.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Green Hydrogen Fuel Production Plant
Plug Power
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$84M | Operating |
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Coastal Georgia Commerce Park
Camden County Joint Development Authority
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$50M | Planned |
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Gilman Paper Site Redevelopment (Waterfront Mixed-Use)
Various Developers (RFP process)
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$50M | Proposed |
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NorthShore on the St. Marys River (Residential Development)
Smith Family Homes
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Camden County ranks #178 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 82/100, putting it in the top tier nationally. Job growth of +2.4% and a median household income of $74,378 point to a county with active economic momentum.
Housing in Camden County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $261,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.28, with rents averaging $1,235/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Camden County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.7% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.4% clip. Home values shifted +0.5% in the past year.
Not particularly — 1.66% of Camden County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.