Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Camas, WA
$940,095Median listing price
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About Camas
Camas sits on the Columbia River at the western edge of the Gorge, known for its historic downtown, paper-mill heritage (the Georgia-Pacific mill is a local landmark), Lacamas Lake, and Prune Hill's newer and luxury housing. It is one of Clark County's expensive suburbs, with tree-lined streets and a postcard downtown of restored buildings, restaurants and boutiques.
Home prices in Camas
The median listing price in Camas is $940,095.
Top places in Camas
- Downtown Camas — historic main street with boutiques, restaurants, and the Liberty Theatre.
- Lacamas Lake and Lacamas Heritage Trail — lake recreation and walking/biking trails.
- Prune Hill — hilltop neighborhoods with views and newer homes.
- Georgia-Pacific paper mill — working landmark of the town's mill heritage.
- Columbia River waterfront — Gorge views and river access at the city's edge.
Commuting from Camas
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~20–25 minutes off-peak via SR-14 west or I-205 north to the Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge (estimate from routing; peak trips run longer).
- Commute depends on the two Columbia River highway crossings: I-5 (Interstate Bridge) or I-205 (Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge) — both jam at peak hours.
- C-TRAN: the Camas city limits are inside C-TRAN's service boundary (WSDOT transit development plan, read September 24, 2026). Express buses run weekday peak hours direct to Portland employment centers; regional routes 65/67 link Fisher's Landing to TriMet MAX at Parkrose/Sumner and Portland International Airport via I-205. No express service on weekends or holidays.
Schools in Camas
Public schools: Camas School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Camas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Camas, WA?
The median listing price in Camas is $940,095. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Camas, WA?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~20–25 minutes off-peak via SR-14 west or I-205 north to the Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge (estimate from routing; peak trips run longer). - Which school district serves Camas, WA?
Camas is served by Camas School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.