At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$53,886 per capita
Home Value
$358,600
Zillow: $371,280
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Beach residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,886. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $358,600 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,280. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
41.3% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$53,886
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,600
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$371,280
Housing Units226
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,140 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.