Living in Camp Pendleton Mainside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camp Pendleton Mainside · Census data 2020–2024
Camp Pendleton Mainside has 9,501 residents with a median age of 21.6. The median household income is $61,575 (38% lower than the California median), the median rent is $3,501/month.
Camp Pendleton Mainside at a glance
- Population
- 9,501
- Median age
- 21.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $61,575State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Camp Pendleton Mainside a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Camp Pendleton Mainside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camp Pendleton Mainside the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Camp Pendleton Mainside median household income
The median household income in Camp Pendleton Mainside is $61,575 and the income per person is $26,182. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Camp Pendleton Mainside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,145
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.74
Camp Pendleton Mainside demographics
- Population
- 9,501
- Median age
- 21.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 0.1%
- Households
- 1,103
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camp Pendleton Mainside ›
Education in Camp Pendleton Mainside
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Camp Pendleton Mainside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camp Pendleton Mainside
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 28.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 46.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Camp Pendleton Mainside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Pendleton Mainside | 9,501 | $61,575 | — | $3,501 |
| Oceanside | 172,242 | $97,737 | $770,300 | $2,303 |
| Camp Pendleton South | 15,766 | $69,853 | — | $3,092 |
| Fallbrook | 32,112 | $96,394 | $784,100 | $1,786 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Rainbow | 2,029 | $104,338 | $841,100 | $2,085 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
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What is the median household income in Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA?
The median household income in Camp Pendleton Mainside is $61,575, 38% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Camp Pendleton Mainside?
The median gross rent in Camp Pendleton Mainside is $3,501 per month, about 46.4% of household income.
Is Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Camp Pendleton Mainside?
The median age in Camp Pendleton Mainside is 21.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Camp Pendleton Mainside?
The average commute to work in Camp Pendleton Mainside is 12 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton Mainside?
The unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton Mainside is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camp Pendleton Mainside?
27.6% of adults in Camp Pendleton Mainside have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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