At a Glance
Median Income
$83,969
$42,370 per capita
Home Value
$762,200
Zillow: $847,495
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
506/100K
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
335 sunny days/yr
How Long Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Beach residents earn a median household income of $83,969 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,370. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Long Beach is $762,200 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $847,495. Median rent is $1,803/month, with 33.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 506 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,414/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population458,491
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density9,049/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,969
Per Capita$42,370
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$762,200
Rent$1,803
Ownership40.9%
Zillow$847,495
Housing Units180,015
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent506/100K
Property2,414/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault241/100K
Burglary467/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking11.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days335/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations220
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Long Beach was founded in 1888.
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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