At a Glance
Median Income
$51,125
$30,499 per capita
Home Value
$329,900
Zillow: $341,155
Median Rent
$829/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
226 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Beach residents earn a median household income of $51,125 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Beach is $329,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,155. Median rent is $829/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Long Beach reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Long Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,844
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,125
Per Capita$30,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B
Home Value$329,900
Rent$829
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$341,155
Housing Units1,655
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property1,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary69/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain78.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Beach was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.