01Search in Camden, NJ
Camden, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Camden, New Jersey. Camden, The county seat and New Jersey's revitalizing Delaware River city, sitting directly across the water from Philadelphia, anchored by an eds-and-meds economy of Rutgers-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Cooper University Hospital, ringed by historic neighborhoods such as Cooper Grant, Parkside, and the Yorkship Village garden community of Fairview, and served by PATCO, the River Line, and an extensive bus network pairs the most attainable prices in the county, an eds-and-meds job core, and a short PATCO or bridge ride to Philadelphia with an appealing Camden County lifestyle. Its housing reflects a historic industrial city in the midst of reinvestment: brick and frame rowhomes line the streets of Cooper Grant and Parkside, two-family houses fill East Camden and Cramer Hill, and the remarkable planned Yorkship Village of Fairview brings a garden-city layout to the south end, all at the most attainable prices anywhere in Camden County.
Camden is framed by Admiral Wilson Boulevard and Route 30, with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Interstate 676, Route 130, and Interstate 295 all meeting near the city, with strong regional access. Camden is a rail hub, with PATCO Speedline stations carrying riders across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Center City Philadelphia in minutes, the NJ Transit River Line light rail running north toward Trenton, and an extensive NJ Transit bus network, giving the city some of the strongest transit access in South Jersey. Prices reflect the town's appeal: rowhomes and smaller homes across many neighborhoods start well under $150,000, most single-family and two-family homes run in the $150s to $250,000, and updated or larger homes near the waterfront and the medical district reach into the $300s.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Camden listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Camden, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the downtown and Cooper Grant district near Rutgers-Camden and the hospitals, the historic Parkside and Fairview neighborhoods, the East Camden and Cramer Hill sections, and the streets near the waterfront and the PATCO and River Line stations.
Camden is served by the Camden City School District, with Cooper University Hospital, a Level I trauma center, in the downtown medical district and quick regional access. Because well-located Camden homes draw steady interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory in Camden spans a real range, from brick and frame rowhomes, two-family houses, modest single-family homes, the planned Yorkship Village houses of Fairview, and a growing supply of rehabbed and new-construction homes near the downtown. Knowing which neighborhood and price tier fit your commute and budget before you tour will save time in a market where the best homes move quickly.
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Camden and nearby Camden communities.
Camden offers a distinct place within Camden County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Value-focused and first-time buyers spread across the rowhome neighborhoods where prices are lowest, investors concentrate on the two-family houses of East Camden and Cramer Hill, and buyers tied to Rutgers-Camden, the medical school, and Cooper University Hospital look to the downtown and Cooper Grant district. Compare Camden with its Camden County neighbors below before you choose.
Camden's character is that of a historic Delaware River city reinventing itself around education, medicine, and its waterfront. The downtown is anchored by Rutgers-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Cooper University Hospital, a Level I trauma center that draws patients and staff from across the region. The waterfront, once industrial, now holds the Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey Museum, and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, while historic neighborhoods such as Cooper Grant, Parkside, and the garden-city Yorkship Village of Fairview carry the city's deep past.
Compared with the rest of the county, Camden offers by far the most attainable prices, the deepest transit access, and a downtown job core that few South Jersey cities can match, in exchange for the challenges of an older industrial city still rebuilding. Buyers cross-shop Camden against neighboring Gloucester City and Pennsauken for a similar river-town character at attainable prices, and against Philadelphia across the bridge. Its low entry prices, its universities and hospitals, and its PATCO and River Line stations are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand that Camden is a large city of distinct neighborhoods where a Cooper Grant rowhome near the universities, a two-family house in East Camden, and a planned Yorkship Village home in Fairview are entirely different purchases in condition, price, and character, so touring specific blocks is essential to finding the right fit.
Because so much of Camden's housing predates modern construction and condition varies sharply from block to block, buyers should budget for the updates older rowhomes and two-family houses often need, confirm the specifics of each property, and weigh the city's low entry prices and strong transit against the work an older home may require.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Camden.
Camden draws value-focused buyers, investors, commuters, and those tied to its universities and hospitals. A resident can walk to a PATCO station and ride into Center City Philadelphia in minutes, take in the Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship New Jersey on the waterfront, catch a concert at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and study or work at Rutgers-Camden, the medical school, or Cooper University Hospital, all within a compact riverfront city.
The work-life balance in Camden leans on its job core, its waterfront, and its rail access. The downtown eds-and-meds district provides steady employment, the revitalized waterfront offers the aquarium, the battleship, and river overlooks, and PATCO, the River Line, and the bus network give residents varied ways to reach Philadelphia, Trenton, and the wider region without a car. For buyers who want the region's most attainable prices with genuine transit, Camden delivers.
The trade-offs reflect the city's industrial past and ongoing reinvestment: Camden is an older city where housing stock varies widely block to block, many rowhomes and two-family houses need updating, and buyers must weigh neighborhood and condition carefully. Those who prioritize attainable prices, transit, and proximity to the universities and hospitals accept those trade-offs, while buyers seeking newer suburban construction look to Cherry Hill or Voorhees. Either way, the eds-and-meds core and the waterfront keep the city in steady demand.
A defining feature of Camden is its eds-and-meds economy, concentrated downtown: Rutgers University-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Cooper University Hospital, a Level I trauma center with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, together form a job and institutional core that anchors the city and supports steady housing demand near the medical district. Camden's rail access is among the best in South Jersey: PATCO Speedline stations carry riders across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Center City Philadelphia in minutes, the NJ Transit River Line light rail runs north toward Trenton, and an extensive bus network reaches across the region, a level of transit rare for a city with such attainable home prices.
The revitalizing Camden waterfront gives the city a signature stretch of the Delaware: the Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey Museum, and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion concert venue draw visitors from across the region, while river overlooks and new development along the water mark the reinvestment reshaping the city and adding amenities within reach of every neighborhood.
The historic neighborhoods give Camden a depth of character few cities its size can match: Cooper Grant near the universities, the tree-lined streets of Parkside, and above all the remarkable Yorkship Village garden community of Fairview, a planned World War I-era shipbuilders' town laid out with curving streets and greens, together tell the story of a city with real history and, in its most attainable homes, real value for patient buyers.
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Browse Camden County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Camden and across Camden County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Camden open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Camden, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Camden through our Camden County property pages: single-family homes, urban, walkable-suburban, and commuter-town homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Camden market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Camden, NJ is currently $181K, about $143 per square foot. Homes here average 50 days on market with roughly 168 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Camden's market is the most attainable in the county, built around rowhomes, two-family houses, and modest single-family homes, anchored by the downtown universities and hospitals and the revitalizing waterfront, and drawing value-focused buyers, investors, commuters, and those tied to the eds-and-meds district.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Camden, updated homes near the downtown medical district and the waterfront command the highest prices, while rowhomes and two-family houses in the outer neighborhoods offer the most attainable entry points anywhere in the county. Because condition and block-by-block location vary so much, comparing a specific home against its immediate surroundings matters far more here than the citywide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Camden.
- Most attainable prices in the countyRowhomes, two-family houses, and modest single-family homes make Camden the lowest-priced market anywhere in Camden County, a genuine entry point for buyers and investors.
- Eds-and-meds job coreRutgers-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Cooper University Hospital anchor a downtown employment and institutional center.
- Short ride to PhiladelphiaPATCO stations carry riders across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Center City in minutes, with the River Line and buses adding regional reach.
- Revitalizing waterfrontThe Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey, and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion anchor a reinvesting Delaware River waterfront.
- Historic neighborhoodsCooper Grant, Parkside, and the planned Yorkship Village garden community of Fairview give the city deep character and variety.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Camden centers on the Adventure Aquarium and Battleship New Jersey on the waterfront, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Rutgers-Camden and the medical school, and Cooper River Park just to the east.
- Browse all homes for sale in Camden or explore the wider Camden County market.
- Compare Camden neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Admiral Wilson Boulevard and Route 30, with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Interstate 676, Route 130, and Interstate 295 all meeting near the city, plus camden is a rail hub, with PATCO Speedline stations carrying riders across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Center City Philadelphia in minutes, the NJ Transit River Line light rail running north toward Trenton, and an extensive NJ Transit bus network, giving the city some of the strongest transit access in South Jersey.
- Explore the Adventure Aquarium and Battleship New Jersey on the waterfront, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Rutgers-Camden and Cooper Medical School, Cooper University Hospital, the historic Yorkship Village garden community in Fairview, and Walt Whitman's house and tomb, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Camden.
Camden's community life runs on its waterfront and its institutions: family days at the Adventure Aquarium, tours of the Battleship New Jersey, concerts at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, the energy of Rutgers-Camden and the medical school downtown, and the history of Walt Whitman's house and the Yorkship Village garden community in Fairview. For buyers weighing whether Camden fits their life, an afternoon on the waterfront and a walk through Cooper Grant or Fairview tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Camden, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Camden.
First-time buyer in Camden or Camden County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Camden, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Camden is about $181K, roughly $143 per square foot, with homes averaging around 50 days on market and about 168 active listings, the most attainable prices in the county. Call 888-327-6555 for a neighborhood update.
Why do buyers move to Camden?
The top draws are the most attainable prices in the county, the downtown eds-and-meds job core, and a short PATCO or bridge ride into Philadelphia. Camden offers rowhomes and two-family houses at low entry prices near its universities and hospitals.
How are the schools in Camden, NJ?
Camden is served by the Camden City School District, with neighborhood elementary schools and comprehensive and magnet high school options across the city.
How is the commute from Camden?
Camden is a rail hub. PATCO Speedline stations carry riders across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Center City Philadelphia in minutes, the NJ Transit River Line light rail runs north toward Trenton, and an extensive bus network serves the region, alongside the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and Interstate 676 for drivers.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Camden?
A historic-city mix: brick and frame rowhomes, two-family houses, modest single-family homes, the planned Yorkship Village houses of Fairview, and a growing supply of rehabbed and new-construction homes near downtown.
What is Camden known for?
Camden is the Camden County seat, home to the Adventure Aquarium and Battleship New Jersey on its Delaware River waterfront, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Rutgers-Camden and Cooper Medical School, and Cooper University Hospital, a Level I trauma center.
Is Camden a good place for investors?
Many investors are drawn to Camden's rowhomes and two-family houses at low entry prices, with the universities and hospitals supporting rental demand near the downtown. Condition and block-by-block location matter, so touring specific properties is essential.
How much are property taxes in Camden, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the city's rate and the home's assessed value. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals; we can help estimate carrying costs on a specific home.
Is the Camden housing market competitive?
Attainable, well-located homes near the universities, hospitals, and waterfront draw steady interest from buyers and investors, so being pre-approved helps; condition varies widely, so careful comparison matters.
Does Camden have train access?
Yes. Camden has PATCO Speedline stations into Center City Philadelphia and the NJ Transit River Line light rail toward Trenton, plus an extensive NJ Transit bus network, giving it some of the strongest transit access in South Jersey.
What is there to do in Camden?
Daily life centers on the waterfront, with the Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey, and concerts at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, plus the energy of Rutgers-Camden and the medical school downtown, Walt Whitman's house, and Cooper River Park just to the east.
What neighborhoods make up Camden?
Camden includes the downtown and Cooper Grant district near the universities and hospitals, historic Parkside, the planned Yorkship Village of Fairview, and the East Camden and Cramer Hill sections, each with its own character and price range.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Camden?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers, sellers, and investors across Camden, from Cooper Grant rowhomes to Yorkship Village homes in Fairview, with a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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