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Huntington Beach, CA
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Huntington Beach, CA
At a Glance
How Huntington Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huntington Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Huntington Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Huntington Beach residents earn a median household income of $119,885 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,450. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington Beach is $1,047,300 , 272% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,333,570. Median rent is $2,424/month, with 30.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Huntington Beach reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,053/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Huntington Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.