At a Glance
Median Income
$142,440
$97,684 per capita
Home Value
$470,600
Zillow: $1,329,106
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.7%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
6.4% smoking rate
How Marina del Rey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marina del Rey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marina del Rey a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marina del Rey residents earn a median household income of $142,440 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,684. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Marina del Rey is $470,600 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,329,106. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 28.8% 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 1979.
Education
76.7% of adults in Marina del Rey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marina del Rey has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population8,844
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density10,284/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born23.5%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$142,440
Per Capita$97,684
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A+
Home Value$470,600
Rent$3,501
Ownership7.4%
Zillow$1,329,106
Housing Units6,810
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.7%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Marina del Rey was built in 1979.
51.1% 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.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
23.5% 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.