At a Glance
Median Income
$119,885
$62,450 per capita
Home Value
$1,047,300
Zillow: $1,351,762
Median Rent
$2,424/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
2,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
9.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntington Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.4% (50% above 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 $1,351,762. 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 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,005/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population196,010
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density7,265/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,885
Per Capita$62,450
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$1,047,300
Rent$2,424
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$1,351,762
Housing Units82,011
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent207/100K
Property2,005/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation52 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations58
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntington Beach was built in 1973.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.