Living in El Segundo, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Segundo · Census data 2020–2024
El Segundo has 16,769 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $150,737 (52% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,587,500, the median rent is $2,556/month.
El Segundo at a glance
- Population
- 16,769
- Median age
- 39.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $150,737State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,587,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,556/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is El Segundo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 116% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in El Segundo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Segundo the median home value is $1,587,500, 377% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,556 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
El Segundo median household income
The median household income in El Segundo is $150,737 and the income per person is $81,385. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in El Segundo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,889
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.25
El Segundo demographics
- Population
- 16,769
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 7,437
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Segundo ›
Education in El Segundo
62.7% of adults 25 and older in El Segundo have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Segundo
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Drive alone
- 54.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
El Segundo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo | 16,769 | $150,737 | $1,587,500 | $2,556 |
| Manhattan Beach | 34,210 | $204,306 | $2,000,001 | $3,449 |
| Hermosa Beach | 19,063 | $166,442 | $2,000,001 | $2,887 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Redondo Beach | 69,291 | $150,245 | $1,279,200 | $2,691 |
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in El Segundo, CA?
The median household income in El Segundo is $150,737, 52% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in El Segundo?
The median home value in El Segundo is $1,587,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in El Segundo?
The median gross rent in El Segundo is $2,556 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is El Segundo, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 116% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in El Segundo?
The median age in El Segundo is 39.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in El Segundo?
The average commute to work in El Segundo is 24 minutes; 35.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Segundo?
The unemployment rate in El Segundo is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Segundo?
62.7% of adults in El Segundo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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