At a Glance
Median Income
$137,969
$52,247 per capita
Home Value
$391,300
Zillow: $465,714
Median Rent
$1,590/mo
10.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
297 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+
3.5 / 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 $137,969 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,247. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $391,300 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,714. Median rent is $1,590/month, with 10.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,981
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,969
Per Capita$52,247
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$391,300
Rent$1,590
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$465,714
Housing Units822
Rent Burden10.7%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property317/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation37 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1983.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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