Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA
At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$23,953 per capita
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
2,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
323 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camp Pendleton Mainside a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 0.3% (92% 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.
Safety & Crime
Camp Pendleton Mainside reports 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,288/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population9,801
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$23,953
Unemployment0.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent374/100K
Property2,288/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.