The Town FilesCampo, California
Community in San Diego County · population 2,955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,400
- Household income
- $79,327
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.7
Campo is a community of 2,955 people in San Diego County, California. The median home is worth $347,400, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for families than 81% of California towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of California towns, quieter than 74% of California towns.
How Campo ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Campo is worth $347,400, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $79,327, which is more affordable than 86% of California towns. Median rent is $2,004 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Campo | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,400 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,004 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $79,327 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Campo
| People | Campo | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 43.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 93.3% |
Weather in Campo
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 15.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Campo since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on April 22, 2019 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 22, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 6, 2013.
Severe weather in San Diego County since 1996
San Diego County has been included in 51 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2024 | Flood | DR-4758: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 16, 2020 | Fire | DR-4569: Wildfires |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in San Diego County
San Diego County had 1,536,541 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,854 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Campo itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Campo
1 public school with 394 students, about 24.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campo Elementary | K-6 | 394 | 24.6 |
Towns near Campo
- Alpine, CA21.5 mi · 14,696 people · home $864,000
- Jamul, CA23.7 mi · 6,179 people · home $1,047,300
- Harbison Canyon, CA24.7 mi · 4,048 people · home $688,600
- Crest, CA25.3 mi · 2,828 people · home $724,500
- Rancho San Diego, CA27.2 mi · 21,858 people · home $905,300
- Granite Hills, CA27.5 mi · 3,267 people · home $974,500
- Lakeside, CA29.1 mi · 21,152 people · home $634,400
- Winter Gardens, CA29.6 mi · 22,380 people · home $608,600
Campo questions
Is Campo, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Campo scores better for retirees than 71% of California towns and quieter than 74%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Campo?
The median owner-occupied home in Campo is valued at $347,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,327, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $2,004 a month.
What is the weather like in Campo?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Campo get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Campo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on April 22, 2019. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)