At a Glance
Median Income
$102,303
$52,980 per capita
Home Value
$725,500
Zillow: $698,818
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
949/100K
6,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
9.5% smoking rate
How Signal Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Signal Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Signal Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Signal Hill residents earn a median household income of $102,303 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,980. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Signal Hill is $725,500 , 157% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $698,818. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 24.4% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Signal Hill reports 949 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 150% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,144/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Signal Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Signal Hill has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population11,563
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density5,280/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born28.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,303
Per Capita$52,980
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$725,500
Rent$1,817
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$698,818
Housing Units4,960
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent949/100K
Property6,144/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking9.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation171 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Signal Hill was founded in 1924.
The median home in Signal Hill was built in 1981.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
28.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.