At a Glance
Median Income
$75,194
$62,893 per capita
Home Value
$391,100
Zillow: $407,798
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,009/100K
9,043/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laguna Beach residents earn a median household income of $75,194 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,893. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,848 business establishments, including 563 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laguna Beach is $391,100 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,798. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Laguna Beach reports 1,009 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 166% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,043/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Laguna Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laguna Beach has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,367
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,194
Per Capita$62,893
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$13,467M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
B+
Home Value$391,100
Rent$1,196
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$407,798
Housing Units5,269
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,009/100K
Property9,043/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,538/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Laguna Beach was built in 1986.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 563 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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