Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,801 Population 912/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $23,953 per capita
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$23,953 per capita
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Camp Pendleton Mainside Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Camp Pendleton Mainside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Rent
301%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camp Pendleton Mainside a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camp Pendleton Mainside residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,953. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Education

27.0% of adults in Camp Pendleton Mainside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camp Pendleton Mainside has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population9,801
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans20.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$23,953
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

F
Home Value
Rent$3,501
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$862,431
Housing Units1,290
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation495 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute11 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Camp Pendleton Mainside was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
1.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.