At a Glance
Median Income
$149,149
$80,399 per capita
Home Value
$1,521,600
Zillow: $1,720,531
Median Rent
$2,547/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
5,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
7.1% smoking rate
How El Segundo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Segundo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Segundo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Segundo residents earn a median household income of $149,149 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,399. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Segundo is $1,521,600 , 440% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,720,531. Median rent is $2,547/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
El Segundo reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,761/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in El Segundo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Segundo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population16,863
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,094/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,149
Per Capita$80,399
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,521,600
Rent$2,547
Ownership42.6%
Zillow$1,720,531
Housing Units7,518
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property5,761/100K
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations60
Libraries258
Did You Know?
El Segundo was founded in 1917.
The median home in El Segundo was built in 1962.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.