At a Glance
Median Income
$193,904
$113,441 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,286,680
Median Rent
$3,492/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
2,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
5.9% smoking rate
How Manhattan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manhattan Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manhattan Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manhattan Beach residents earn a median household income of $193,904 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,441. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manhattan Beach is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,286,680. Median rent is $3,492/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Manhattan Beach reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,549/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
79.0% of adults in Manhattan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(134% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhattan Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population34,584
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density8,800/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$193,904
Per Capita$113,441
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,492
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$3,286,680
Housing Units15,158
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property2,549/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary409/100K
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+36.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Manhattan Beach was founded in 1912.
The median home in Manhattan Beach was built in 1970.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.