At a Glance
Median Income
$66,265
$23,944 per capita
Median Rent
$2,947/mo
49.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Camp Pendleton South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Camp Pendleton South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Camp Pendleton South a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Camp Pendleton South residents earn a median household income of $66,265 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,944. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Education
27.5% of adults in Camp Pendleton South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Camp Pendleton South has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population15,011
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density2,163/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,265
Per Capita$23,944
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$2,947
Ownership0.9%
Zillow$862,431
Housing Units4,945
Rent Burden49.8%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Camp Pendleton South was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.0% 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.