At a Glance
Median Income
$128,750
$124,331 per capita
Home Value
$660,300
Zillow: $730,270
Violent Crime
317/100K
4,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Beach residents earn a median household income of $128,750 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $124,331. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $660,300 , 134% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $730,270. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,386/100K.
Education
71.4% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,201
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$124,331
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
B+
Home Value$660,300
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$730,270
Housing Units1,173
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property4,386/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1953.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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