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Bombay Beach, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Bombay Beach is a small town in California with a population of 313. Residents earn $25,968 per year, which is 65% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 474/sq mi density
$25,968 Median Income $11,929 per capita
$94,300 Home Value
69°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,968 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$94,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $25,968
65% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 48.7%
293% higher than US avg

How Bombay Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population313
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 54%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,968
Per Capita$11,929
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty48.7%
County GDP$12,907M
Commute53 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units300
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Uninsured18.4%
Smoking25.4%
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain4.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation-216 ft (-66 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute53 min
Broadband75.7%
Libraries12

Is Bombay Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bombay Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Bombay Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bombay Beach is $25,968, 65% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 48.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bombay Beach is $94,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bombay Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bombay Beach has a population of 313 with a density of 474 people per square mile. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.7%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 26.5% Black.

Population

313
Total Population
474
People / sq mi
54.1yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bombay Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bombay Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bombay Beach is $25,968, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 48.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes.

Income: Bombay Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,968
65% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,929
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$50,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate48.7%
293% above US avg
Establishments (County)9,795
County GDP$12,907M

Business (County)

Restaurants280
Healthcare322
Retail429
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,268
22% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time53.1 min
Drive Alone65.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bombay Beach is $94,300, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,300
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units300
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,268
22% above US avg
Effective Rate4.53%
In Bombay Beach, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.4% of residents lack health insurance. 25.4% are current smokers. 26.3% report depression. 39.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bombay Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes16.6%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure40.7%
Asthma12.1%
COPD12.5%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke5.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.4%
81% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity39.7%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress24.4%
Physical Distress21.9%
Short Sleep46.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.1%
Uninsured18.4%
114% above US avg
Checkup Rate68.8%
Dental Visits39.3%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities322
Bombay Beach has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation is 4.6 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall4.6 inches
88% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-216 ft (-66 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates33.3556°N, 115.7269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06025
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.9-point margin. 75.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.1%
D 48.3%

Winner: Republican by 0.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+79.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density474/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.7%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities322
Restaurants280
Retail Stores429

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute53.1 min
Drive Alone65.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

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