Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Camden, NJ metropolitan division
FHFA HPI® data shows the Camden, NJ metropolitan division's all-transactions index changed +4.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +5.5% for New Jersey and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 124th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +4.7%
- 5-year change
- +63.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +274%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 124th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Camden, NJ vs New Jersey and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Camden, NJ: 374.0
- New Jersey: 420.2
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | NJ | U.S. | Gap vs NJ | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.7% | +5.5% | +3.0% | −0.8 pts | +1.6 pts |
| 3 years | +24.1% | +24.2% | +12.9% | −0.1 pts | +11.2 pts |
| 5 years | +63.3% | +58.3% | +41.3% | +5.0 pts | +22.0 pts |
| 10 years | +109% | +99.2% | +93.3% | +10.3 pts | +16.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +274% | +320% | +292% | −46.2 pts | −17.6 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Camden, NJ area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro division, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 081 · Camden, NJ area | NJ | +7.6% | +68.7% | +359% | 100% |
| 080 · Glassboro, NJ area | NJ | +4.3% | +62.0% | +282% | 87% |
| 085 · Princeton, NJ area | NJ | +4.0% | +58.3% | +304% | 12% |
| 083 · Vineland, NJ area | NJ | +8.0% | +64.5% | +253% | 12% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Camden, NJ area
Camden, NJ area's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 23.5% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 14.2 years after the top. Today it sits +68.5% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -23.5% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +68.5% |
| NJ | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -22.1% | Q1 2021 (14 yrs) | +67.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Camden, NJ area's index has changed +68.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | NJ after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.8% | +1.5% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.0% | +13.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +31.7% | +27.6% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +50.6% | +43.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +68.9% | +89.8% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Camden, NJ area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +270% | $1,109,244 |
| Q2 2000 | +235% | $1,005,106 |
| Q2 2005 | +92.8% | $578,321 |
| Q2 2010 | +98.6% | $595,763 |
| Q2 2015 | +112% | $636,813 |
| Q2 2020 | +86.0% | $558,042 |
| Q2 2021 | +63.3% | $489,999 |
| Q2 2023 | +24.1% | $372,263 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.7% | $313,960 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Camden, NJ area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Camden, NJ metropolitan division shows changes of +4.7% over one year, +63.3% over five years, and +109% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +274% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Camden, NJ area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +1.6 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +22.0 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan division. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.