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About
Life in Camas
Camas works well if you want suburban Portland convenience without being in the thick of it—you're just 20 miles away but feel more removed from the urban core. Housing costs reflect that desirability: median home values sit around $712k and rent averages $2,100, which is solid money for the region. You'll find good outdoor access with Lacamas Lake, Round Lake, and various parks for kayaking, hiking, and picnicking, especially if that matters to your family life.
Camas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
12.6%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.6% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Camas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Camas, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (18.6%), and 4.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
29.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.1%
of households
Married Couples
70.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Camas
In Camas, rent runs 19% above the WA average, and home values are 26% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,361
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $742,336 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Camas and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Camas is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Camas Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute24.6 min avg
How Camas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Camas, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 129 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Camas runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
792.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Camas Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Camas, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 3 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Tornado | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Camas, is typically good — 302 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
302
per year
Moderate Days
63
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Camas has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.5"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.01" |
| Feb | 51°F | 38°F | 3.71" |
| Mar | 57°F | 40°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.58" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 2.91" |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 2.11" |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 0.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.63" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 1.75" |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 53°F | 42°F | 5.83" |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 6.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Camas
Uninsured
2.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Camas's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Gresham
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.5 mi away · Vancouver
Adventist Health Portland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Portland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Camas
Camas's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 54.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Camas (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,856 students · in-state tuition $5,418 · 25% graduate · median earnings $46,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,320 students · in-state tuition $71,770 · 79% graduate · median earnings $64,977 (10 yrs after entry)
Oregon Health & Science University
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 836 students · 95% graduate · median earnings $109,788 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Camas
Camas has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Camas
Camas Public Library
625 Ne 4th Avenue, Camas
Cities Near Camas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Camas?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Camas FAQ
Is Camas, Washington affordable?⌄
Camas's median rent is $2,090/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $141,126/year. Median home value is $711,700.
Is Camas, Washington safe?⌄
Camas's violent crime rate was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 792 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Camas, Washington?⌄
Camas has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Camas, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Camas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,090/month and median household income is $141,126/year. The median home value is $711,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Camas, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Camas is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from