Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,711
Population
23,082
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Coastal California's hidden gem
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While the coast of California is lined with a variety of great cities, the small beach city of Port Hueneme stands out. Located about halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Port Hueneme is located in Ventura County and contains the Naval CBC Port Hueneme and the popular Hueneme Beach Park. With mountains on the horizon and the Pacific Coast at your door, life in Port Hueneme is all about outdoor activities -- especially surfing, swimming, boating, and fishing. Among the many things you'll love about living in Port Hueneme, this beach town is famous for its surfing, its fishing pier, and its lighthouse. The Point Hueneme Light doesn't resemble the typical lighthouse. While there has been a lighthouse here since 1874, the current lighthouse was built in 1940 -- in the art deco style popular at the time. The lighthouse features a promenade that provides terrific views of two historic sites, the 1872 Wharf and the Oxnard Packing House.
Port Hueneme provides 12 miles of walking/bicycling trails and beautiful parks: La Jenelle Park, a seaside park with a rocky shoreline and mountain views, is considered one of California's hidden gems. Look carefully among the rocks: the park is named for a 407-foot, luxury cruise ship that sank here in 1970, and part of the ship are still visible among the boulders. Port Hueneme Beach Park contains the pier, the lighthouse, a beautiful beach, volleyball courts, picnic areas, walking paths, and a snack bar.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,282
Average: $83,934
Education
4,465
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,916
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Hueneme has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Hueneme, CA is $1,085 for a studio, $1,711 for one bedroom, $2,197 for two bedrooms, and $2,788 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Hueneme has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,711/month
615 Sq Ft
House
$4,833/month
1,561 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,865/month
965 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,064/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
Public
Grades K-5
525 Students
Public
Grades K-8
523 Students
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
Public
Grades K-8
523 Students
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Port Hueneme Lighthouse
- Ventura County Maritime Museum
- Gull Wings Children's Museum
- McGrath State Beach
- San Buenaventura State Beach
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.