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Rainbow, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California.
Population
2,029
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
184
ZIP codes
0
Rainbow and its ZIP codes
Rainbow at a glance
- Rainbow is 27% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $104,338, 5% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $841,100 (14% above California) and median rent is $2,085 a month.
Local data for Rainbow, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rainbow, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,338
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$841,100
Median rent
$2,085/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (717), Irish Americans (174), German Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Rainbow.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.83B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
How people get to work
Rainbow, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rainbow, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 47°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rainbow, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Rainbow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.6 |
| FallbrookCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 17.5 |
| TemeculaCity | 6.5 mi | 37.2 |
| BonsallCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 13.6 |
| Camp Pendleton MainsideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.7 |
| Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| MurrietaCity | 12 mi | 35.4 |
| Valley CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 27.4 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.9 |
| OceansideCity | 16 mi | 41.3 |
| VistaCity | 16 mi | 19 |
| WildomarCity | 16 mi | 23.7 |
| AguangaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.6 |
| San MarcosCity | 18 mi | 24.6 |
| Camp Pendleton SouthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| EscondidoCity | 19 mi | 37.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rainbow, CA in?
- Rainbow is in San Diego County, California.
- What is the population of Rainbow, CA?
- About 2,029 people live in Rainbow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rainbow?
- Nearby places include Pala (5 mi), Fallbrook (5.4 mi), Temecula (6.5 mi), Bonsall (9.3 mi), Camp Pendleton Mainside (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023