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Signal Hill, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
11,563
Population
5,280/sq mi density
$102,303
Median Income
$52,980 per capita
$725,500
Home Value
$700,525 Zillow
$1,817
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
817
Violent Crime/100K
5,833 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$102,303 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$725,500 home value, $1,817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
817 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$725,500
157% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
56% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,960
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$725,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$700,525
Median Sale Price
$685,000
Median List Price
$749,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.7%
Owner-Occupied
48.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,817/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,348/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
97 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$424
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $725,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,525 |
| Median Sale Price | $685,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $424 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,817 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,348 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 97 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $424 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,960 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |