At a Glance
Median Income
$144,588
$79,040 per capita
Home Value
$1,225,400
Zillow: $1,473,991
Median Rent
$2,562/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
2,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Redondo Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redondo Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redondo Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redondo Beach residents earn a median household income of $144,588 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% 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 Redondo Beach is $1,225,400 , 335% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,473,991. Median rent is $2,562/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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Redondo Beach reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,030/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
66.4% of adults in Redondo Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redondo Beach has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population69,814
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density11,260/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,588
Per Capita$79,040
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$1,225,400
Rent$2,562
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$1,473,991
Housing Units30,725
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property2,030/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault150/100K
Burglary385/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Redondo Beach was built in 1972.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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