What are the schools like in Port Hueneme, CA?

Port Hueneme is served primarily by Hueneme Elementary. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.

What is the median household income in Port Hueneme?

The median household income in Port Hueneme, CA is $71,695 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Port Hueneme, CA?

Port Hueneme has an average high temperature of 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches.

Port Hueneme, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Port Hueneme, CA affordable or expensive?

Port Hueneme's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Port Hueneme is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $498,100 and the median rent is $1,889 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Port Hueneme, CA?

Port Hueneme has a violent crime rate of 510.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1769.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Port Hueneme, CA a Good Place to Live?

Port Hueneme is a small city of 21,847 in California, with a median household income of $71,695 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Port Hueneme stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Port Hueneme is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Port Hueneme city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.5

Port Hueneme's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Port Hueneme costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Port Hueneme, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$498,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,889	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,695	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Port Hueneme's violent crime rate is 510.3 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

510.3 /100k

Property Crime

1769.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Port Hueneme is served primarily by Hueneme Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Port Hueneme, CA	National Avg
School District	Hueneme Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Port Hueneme sees average highs of 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Port Hueneme, CA
Average High — January	65.9°F
Average High — July	72.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Port Hueneme, CA	National Avg
Population	21,847	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Channel Islands Beach, CA 1 mi Oxnard, CA 3 mi El Rio, CA 6 mi San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 8 mi Saticoy, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Port Hueneme

Port Hueneme, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

93041 93043

Port Hueneme vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Hueneme, CA affordable or expensive?

Port Hueneme's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Port Hueneme roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $498,100 and median rent is $1,889/month.

What is the crime rate in Port Hueneme, CA?

Port Hueneme's violent crime rate is 510.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1769.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Port Hueneme?

Public schools in Port Hueneme are operated by Hueneme Elementary. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Port Hueneme, CA a good place to live?

Port Hueneme, CA has a population of 21,847, a median household income of $71,695, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Port Hueneme?

Port Hueneme averages 65.9°F in January and 72.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Port Hueneme?

Port Hueneme, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 93041, 93043.

What is the population of Port Hueneme?

The population of Port Hueneme, California is 21,847 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Port Hueneme?

Key numbers for living in Port Hueneme: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $498,100, median household income $71,695, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Hueneme side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.