The Town FilesCamino, California
Community in El Dorado County · population 1,871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $498,900
- Household income
- $85,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 47.6
Camino is a community of 1,871 people in El Dorado County, California. The median home is worth $498,900, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of California towns, quieter than 90% of California towns, more upscale than 76% of California towns.
How Camino ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Camino is worth $498,900, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $85,341, which is more affordable than 61% of California towns. Median rent is $1,934 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camino | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $498,900 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,934 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $85,341 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Camino
| People | Camino | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.9% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 93.3% |
Weather in Camino
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 54.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.3 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Camino since 1950.
Severe weather in El Dorado County since 1996
El Dorado County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 9, 2022 | Fire | FM-5453: Mosquito Fire |
Jobs and pay in El Dorado County
El Dorado County had 58,585 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,226 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Camino itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Camino
2 public schools with 429 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camino Elementary | K-8 | 406 | 18.5 |
| Camino Polytechnic (charter) | K-8 | 23 | 23.0 |
Towns near Camino
- Pollock Pines, CA5.0 mi · 7,112 people · home $394,000
- Placerville, CA6.3 mi · 10,747 people · home $473,100
- Diamond Springs, CA9.2 mi · 11,345 people · home $423,400
- Cold Springs, CA10.4 mi · 556 people · home $359,600
- Grizzly Flats, CA10.8 mi · 1,093 people · home $384,400
- Coloma, CA12.2 mi · 521 people · home $460,900
- Georgetown, CA14.3 mi · 2,255 people · home $374,600
- Shingle Springs, CA14.7 mi · 4,660 people · home $744,900
Camino questions
Is Camino, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camino scores better for retirees than 97% of California towns and quieter than 90%. 33.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Camino?
The median owner-occupied home in Camino is valued at $498,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,341, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,934 a month.
What is the weather like in Camino?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.5 inches of precipitation a year and 36.3 inches of snow.
Does Camino get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Camino in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)