At a Glance
Median Income
$66,563
$74,760 per capita
Violent Crime
254/100K
4,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $66,563 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,760. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Manhattan Beach reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,191/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Manhattan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhattan Beach has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population25
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,563
Per Capita$74,760
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$434,576
Housing Units61
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property4,191/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,306 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Manhattan Beach was built in 2005.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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