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Living in Camp Pendleton South

Camp Pendleton South is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Camp Pendleton South had a population of 16,618 at the end of 2020. An unemployment rate of 13.18% was measured at the end of 2024. Camp Pendleton South was home to 1,368 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 98% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 68% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Camp Pendleton South?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Camp Pendleton South yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,667 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Camp Pendleton South?

The median gross salary is about 2,679 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton South?

The unemployment rate is about 13.2 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 13.18 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Camp Pendleton South is 13.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Camp Pendleton South 13.2%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,679 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate13.18 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Camp Pendleton South. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Camp Pendleton South. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Camp Pendleton South's nearest airport was CLD, 14 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCLD3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Camp Pendleton South. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Camp Pendleton South.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 7.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Camp Pendleton South's monthly mean temperatures were 12.8°C in January and 19.7°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Camp Pendleton South?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.68 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Camp Pendleton South average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Camp Pendleton South average monthly precipitation, mm0153045605660362072114141940JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Camp Pendleton South annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Camp Pendleton South is 7.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Camp Pendleton South 7.7124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.68 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.06 · Feb 16.67 · Mar 16.61 · Apr 17.44 · May 18.11 · Jun 19.11 · Jul 21.06 · Aug 21.83 · Sep 21.78 · Oct 20.83 · Nov 19.28 · Dec 17.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.44 · Feb 8.89 · Mar 10.39 · Apr 11.89 · May 14.39 · Jun 16.17 · Jul 18.33 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 10.78 · Dec 8.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 12.78 · Feb 12.78 · Mar 13.5 · Apr 14.67 · May 16.28 · Jun 17.67 · Jul 19.67 · Aug 20.22 · Sep 19.61 · Oct 17.72 · Nov 15.06 · Dec 12.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 56.39 · Feb 59.94 · Mar 35.81 · Apr 20.32 · May 7.11 · Jun 2.03 · Jul 1.02 · Aug 0.508 · Sep 4.06 · Oct 14.48 · Nov 19.3 · Dec 39.88 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M325.8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.62 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

An area of 18 km² comprised Camp Pendleton South at the end of 2025. Population density was 877.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Camp Pendleton South?

The published population was 16,618 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Camp Pendleton South residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.8%Foreign residents 8.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area17.97 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share8.68 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,368 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density877.6 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population16,618 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Camp Pendleton South a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker29%strong on work, weak on safety · range 18–40%
Skilled employee32%strong on work, weak on safety · range 22–42%
Student43%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Family29%strong on family, weak on safety · range 17–41%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 27–55%
Foreign residents1,368 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population16,618 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent2,667 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,679 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate13.18 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.68 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Camp Pendleton South when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Camp Pendleton South?

The published population was 16,618 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Camp Pendleton South?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Camp Pendleton South?

The median gross salary is about 2,679 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Camp Pendleton South?

The unemployment rate is about 13.2 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Camp Pendleton South?

1,368 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Camp Pendleton South a good place to live?

Camp Pendleton South may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Camp Pendleton South, United States: rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/camp-pendleton-south/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Camp Pendleton South, United States: rent},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/camp-pendleton-south/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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