Living in Camp Pendleton South, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camp Pendleton South · Census data 2020–2024
Camp Pendleton South has 15,766 residents with a median age of 23.1. The median household income is $69,853 (30% lower than the California median), the median rent is $3,092/month.
Camp Pendleton South at a glance
- Population
- 15,766
- Median age
- 23.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $69,853State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $3,092/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 0.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Camp Pendleton South a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.2%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Camp Pendleton South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camp Pendleton South the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $3,092 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Camp Pendleton South median household income
The median household income in Camp Pendleton South is $69,853 and the income per person is $24,168. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Camp Pendleton South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,981
- Owner-occupied
- 0.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.1%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.17
Camp Pendleton South demographics
- Population
- 15,766
- Median age
- 23.1
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 0.4%
- Households
- 4,605
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 20.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camp Pendleton South ›
Education in Camp Pendleton South
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Camp Pendleton South have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camp Pendleton South
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Camp Pendleton South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Pendleton South | 15,766 | $69,853 | — | $3,092 |
| Oceanside | 172,242 | $97,737 | $770,300 | $2,303 |
| Camp Pendleton Mainside | 9,501 | $61,575 | — | $3,501 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| Fallbrook | 32,112 | $96,394 | $784,100 | $1,786 |
| Encinitas | 61,480 | $162,229 | $1,646,800 | $2,886 |
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What is the median household income in Camp Pendleton South, CA?
The median household income in Camp Pendleton South is $69,853, 30% 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 South?
The median gross rent in Camp Pendleton South is $3,092 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Camp Pendleton South, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Camp Pendleton South?
The median age in Camp Pendleton South is 23.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Camp Pendleton South?
The average commute to work in Camp Pendleton South is 20 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton South?
The unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton South is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camp Pendleton South?
26.4% of adults in Camp Pendleton South 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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