At a Glance
Median Income
$71,121
$35,322 per capita
Home Value
$205,300
Zillow: $232,085
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
2,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 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
3.4 / 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 $71,121 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,322. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,085. Median rent is $1,209/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,062/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,876
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,648/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,121
Per Capita$35,322
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$12,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,300
Rent$1,209
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$232,085
Housing Units7,538
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property2,062/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary366/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,925/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain68.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Long Beach was founded in 1905.
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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