At a Glance
Median Income
$152,019
$110,660 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,256,891
Median Rent
$2,812/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
2,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
6.5% smoking rate
How Hermosa Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hermosa Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hermosa Beach 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
Hermosa Beach residents earn a median household income of $152,019 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $110,660. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Hermosa Beach is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,256,891. Median rent is $2,812/month, with 27.2% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hermosa Beach reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,485/100K.
Education
76.5% of adults in Hermosa Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(127% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hermosa Beach 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
Population19,248
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density13,460/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,019
Per Capita$110,660
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,812
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$2,256,891
Housing Units10,328
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent393/100K
Property2,485/100K
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Hermosa Beach was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hermosa Beach was built in 1969.
31.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
12.2% 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.