The Town FilesCamas, Washington
City in Clark County · population 26,065 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $711,700
- Household income
- $141,126
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.7
Camas is a city of 26,065 people in Clark County, Washington. The median home is worth $711,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Washington towns, more upscale than 88% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Washington towns.
How Camas ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Camas is worth $711,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $141,126, which is more affordable than 61% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,090 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camas | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $711,700 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,090 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $141,126 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Camas
| People | Camas | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Camas
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camas since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1972 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 300 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 31, 1991.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 17, 2022 | Fire | FM-5456: Nakia Creek Fire |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 181,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,700 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Camas itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Camas
18 public schools with 9,618 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | 9-12 | 1,987 | 23.4 |
| Camas High School | 9-12 | 1,983 | 21.6 |
| Skyridge Middle School | 6-8 | 729 | 23.5 |
| Liberty Middle School | 6-8 | 675 | 19.3 |
| Woodburn Elementary | PK-5 | 597 | 17.1 |
| Dorothy Fox | K-5 | 511 | 17.0 |
| Helen Baller Elem | K-5 | 506 | 16.9 |
| Grass Valley Elementary | K-5 | 475 | 17.6 |
| Prune Hill Elem | K-5 | 426 | 17.8 |
| Illahee Elementary School | PK-5 | 387 | 16.1 |
| Lacamas Lake Elementary | K-5 | 358 | 15.6 |
| Odyssey Middle School | 6-8 | 270 | 18.0 |
Towns near Camas
- Fairview, OR3.8 mi · 10,424 people · home $427,700
- Washougal, WA4.3 mi · 17,039 people · home $552,300
- Wood Village, OR4.6 mi · 4,387 people · home $311,500
- Troutdale, OR4.7 mi · 16,300 people · home $456,100
- Gresham, OR6.9 mi · 114,247 people · home $458,700
- Orchards, WA7.7 mi · 27,729 people · home $461,700
- Vancouver, WA8.4 mi · 190,915 people · home $462,400
- Five Corners, WA9.1 mi · 20,973 people · home $459,600
Camas questions
Is Camas, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camas scores better for retirees than 51% of Washington towns and quieter than 24%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Camas?
The median owner-occupied home in Camas is valued at $711,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $141,126, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $2,090 a month.
What is the weather like in Camas?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Camas get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 5, 1972. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)