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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Evan O.

Huntington Beach job market vs Memphis

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Cooper C.

Honest thoughts on life in Huntington Beach

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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savannah_dude

Job hunting in Huntington Beach — tips?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Liam G.

Life in Huntington Beach as a young professional

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Huntington Beach? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People ...

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Janet T.

Job hunting in Huntington Beach — tips?

I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Huntington Beach sits at 191.2 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Roman Lopez

What surprised you most about Huntington Beach?

OK so Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-depe...

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Jeremiah Castillo

First time home buyer in Huntington Beach

I'm a college student here and With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective.

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Zoe Cox

Rent vs buy in Huntington Beach — what makes sense?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $1,047,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than youn...

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Camila Rogers

Is Huntington Beach getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Jeremiah Castillo

Anyone else love living in Huntington Beach?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Vivian A.

Anyone regret moving to Huntington Beach?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than y...

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Maya Scott

Top 5 things I love about Huntington Beach

The median home value here is around $1,047,300, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,885, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The subur...

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Jordan Ross

Is Huntington Beach a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts?

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Maya Scott

Top 5 things I love about Huntington Beach

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Thanks ...

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Evan O.

Huntington Beach is underrated, change my mind

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a mid-size city city with about 196K people. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,047,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Emilia P.

How is Huntington Beach for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. Median household income is $119,885, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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cool_christian73

Huntington Beach is underrated, change my mind

Hello, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,885, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but stil...

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Zoe Cox

Best neighborhoods in Huntington Beach

So, What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Jordan Ross

Is Huntington Beach worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for fam...

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Evan O.

Co-working spaces in Huntington Beach?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider — Huntington Beach sits at 191.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $1,047,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar si...

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Everly Foster

What Huntington Beach does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Boston and With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Huntington Beach sits at 191.2 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots...

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nycchef2022

Internet providers in Huntington Beach?

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $1,047,300, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Emilia P.

Quick question about Huntington Beach

Hey, You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Everett Adams

Huntington Beach quality of life — am I missing something?

You can expect to pay around $2,424 for rent here. Median household income is $119,885, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 196K people. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Liam Hall

Anyone else love living in Huntington Beach?

Hey folks, I'm a 46-year-old mechanic and The median home value here is around $1,047,300, which is pretty steep. With a population of 196K, Huntington Beach is a mid-size city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned?

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Maya Scott

Huntington Beach vs Cleveland — which is better?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,424/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $119,885 in Huntington Beach. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community...

1 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
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