At a Glance
Median Income
$140,508
$110,736 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,990,806
Median Rent
$2,802/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
7.3% smoking rate
How Laguna Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laguna Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laguna 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
Laguna Beach residents earn a median household income of $140,508 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $110,736. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Laguna Beach is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,990,806. Median rent is $2,802/month, with 35.5% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Laguna Beach reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,031/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Laguna Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laguna Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population22,777
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density2,559/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,508
Per Capita$110,736
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,802
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$2,990,806
Housing Units13,745
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,031/100K
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation514 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Laguna Beach was founded in 1870.
The median home in Laguna Beach was built in 1964.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
10.7% 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.