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Retirement community in Cameron Park, California

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Cameron Park, California Retirement Guide

established retirement community
27

Retirement Score

Cameron Park, California at a Glance

Median Home Price
$603,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.
Avg January Low
38.3°F
Cost of Living Index
112.6 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
27 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Cameron Park, California, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
112.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$91,170High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Cameron Park's cost of living is 12.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$603,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,745High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
66.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Cameron Park using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,308

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,469

Median home price used: $603,700

Median rent reference: $1,745 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
37.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Cameron Park scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

California has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
93.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
38.3°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
37.9"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
319 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 319 sunny days a year and an average January low of 38.3°F, Cameron Park offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
82.3 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
8.5 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
17,995High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
45.8High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
25.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
9.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
84.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
16.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
3.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Cameron Park

Is Cameron Park, California a good place to retire?

Cameron Park, California is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Cameron Park, California for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 113, roughly 13% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $603,700.

Does California tax Social Security or retirement income?

For California residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.

What is the climate like in Cameron Park, California?

Cameron Park, California has January average low around 38°F, July average high around 94°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Cameron Park, California?

Cameron Park scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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