Living in Campo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Campo · Census data 2020–2024
Campo has 2,729 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $79,327 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $347,400, the median rent is $2,004/month.
Campo at a glance
- Population
- 2,729
- Median age
- 45.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,327State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $347,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,004/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Campo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Campo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Campo the median home value is $347,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,004 per month, which is 41.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,912 a month in housing costs.
Campo median household income
The median household income in Campo is $79,327 and the income per person is $33,907. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Campo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 985
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.96
Campo demographics
- Population
- 2,729
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 904
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Campo ›
Education in Campo
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Campo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Campo
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Campo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campo | 2,729 | $79,327 | $347,400 | $2,004 |
| Potrero | 417 | $10,354 | — | — |
| Boulevard | 752 | $78,217 | $388,600 | — |
| Pine Valley | 1,786 | $132,772 | $627,800 | — |
| Descanso | 1,590 | $110,132 | $662,600 | $3,250 |
| Alpine | 15,180 | $108,660 | $864,000 | $1,973 |
| Jamul | 6,574 | $152,748 | $1,047,300 | $3,501 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Campo, CA?
The median household income in Campo is $79,327, 20% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Campo?
The median home value in Campo is $347,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Campo?
The median gross rent in Campo is $2,004 per month, about 41.6% of household income.
Is Campo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Campo?
The median age in Campo is 45.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Campo?
The average commute to work in Campo is 44 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Campo?
The unemployment rate in Campo is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Campo?
20.5% of adults in Campo 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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