salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,440 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 494 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Hueneme?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Hueneme
| Size | Port Hueneme | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,435 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,382 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,758 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,796 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Hueneme overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Port Hueneme, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Hueneme
Life in Port Hueneme
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Hueneme?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,087 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $587,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Hueneme, CA?
Renting in Port Hueneme costs a median of about $2,986 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Hueneme?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,440 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Hueneme cheap or expensive?
Port Hueneme is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.9% of the typical household income of $99,934. It ranks 494th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Hueneme?
The median homeowner in Port Hueneme pays $4,230 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Port Hueneme more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Port Hueneme?
The median home value in Port Hueneme is $587,000, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
21,582 people live in Port Hueneme. Numbers are typical (middle) values.