At a Glance
Median Income
$130,795
$66,918 per capita
Home Value
$661,500
Zillow: $794,787
Median Rent
$2,377/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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 $130,795 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,918. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $661,500 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $794,787. Median rent is $2,377/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 197/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population34,741
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density15,649/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,795
Per Capita$66,918
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
B+
Home Value$661,500
Rent$2,377
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$794,787
Housing Units16,238
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property197/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary15/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute42 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries64
Did You Know?
Long Beach was founded in 1623.
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1959.
15.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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