At a Glance
Median Income
$76,655
$34,707 per capita
Home Value
$556,200
Zillow: $618,875
Median Rent
$2,106/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Port Hueneme Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Hueneme's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Hueneme 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
Port Hueneme residents earn a median household income of $76,655 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,707. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Hueneme is $556,200 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,875. Median rent is $2,106/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Port Hueneme reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,867/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Port Hueneme hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Hueneme has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population21,691
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,907/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,655
Per Capita$34,707
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
C+
Home Value$556,200
Rent$2,106
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$618,875
Housing Units8,182
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,867/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary283/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Port Hueneme was founded in 1871.
The median home in Port Hueneme was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.
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