Living in Huntington Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntington Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Huntington Beach has 195,240 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $120,919 (22% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,100,000, the median rent is $2,510/month.
Huntington Beach at a glance
- Population
- 195,240
- Median age
- 44State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $120,919State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,100,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,510/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Huntington Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Huntington Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huntington Beach the median home value is $1,100,000, 231% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,510 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,495 a month in housing costs.
Huntington Beach median household income
The median household income in Huntington Beach is $120,919 and the income per person is $64,102. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Huntington Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 82,624
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.48
Huntington Beach demographics
- Population
- 195,240
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 78,307
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntington Beach ›
Education in Huntington Beach
49% of adults 25 and older in Huntington Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntington Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Huntington Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach | 195,240 | $120,919 | $1,100,000 | $2,510 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,258 | $115,237 | $1,072,300 | $2,631 |
| Midway City | 7,999 | $66,635 | $788,600 | $1,611 |
| Westminster | 89,860 | $85,541 | $858,300 | $2,168 |
| Seal Beach | 24,722 | $85,964 | $486,800 | $2,649 |
| Costa Mesa | 110,330 | $111,505 | $1,115,100 | $2,446 |
| Garden Grove | 170,964 | $92,174 | $814,100 | $2,012 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | $93,999 | $713,000 | $2,082 |
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What is the median household income in Huntington Beach, CA?
The median household income in Huntington Beach is $120,919, 22% 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 Huntington Beach?
The median home value in Huntington Beach is $1,100,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Huntington Beach?
The median gross rent in Huntington Beach is $2,510 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Huntington Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Huntington Beach?
The median age in Huntington Beach is 44 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Huntington Beach?
The average commute to work in Huntington Beach is 28 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington Beach?
The unemployment rate in Huntington Beach is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntington Beach?
49% of adults in Huntington Beach 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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