Living in Laguna Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laguna Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Laguna Beach has 22,710 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $143,843 (45% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,986/month.
Laguna Beach at a glance
- Population
- 22,710
- Median age
- 53.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $143,843State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,986/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Laguna Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Laguna Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laguna Beach the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,986 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Laguna Beach median household income
The median household income in Laguna Beach is $143,843 and the income per person is $113,228. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Laguna Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,598
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.08
Laguna Beach demographics
- Population
- 22,710
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 10,839
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laguna Beach ›
Education in Laguna Beach
69.3% of adults 25 and older in Laguna Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laguna Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 36.4%
- Drive alone
- 54.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Laguna Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach | 22,710 | $143,843 | $2,000,001 | $2,986 |
| Aliso Viejo | 51,113 | $142,439 | $917,900 | $2,854 |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,139 | $140,452 | $1,190,900 | $2,903 |
| Laguna Hills | 30,740 | $128,851 | $1,012,300 | $2,728 |
| Laguna Woods | 17,289 | $59,269 | $394,600 | $2,328 |
| Dana Point | 32,790 | $141,520 | $1,320,300 | $3,106 |
| San Juan Capistrano | 35,095 | $129,457 | $993,800 | $2,438 |
| Ladera Ranch | 23,793 | $184,458 | $1,151,000 | $3,350 |
| Mission Viejo | 92,151 | $136,123 | $1,009,600 | $2,839 |
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What is the median household income in Laguna Beach, CA?
The median household income in Laguna Beach is $143,843, 45% 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 Laguna Beach?
The median home value in Laguna Beach is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Laguna Beach?
The median gross rent in Laguna Beach is $2,986 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Laguna Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Laguna Beach?
The median age in Laguna Beach is 53.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Laguna Beach?
The average commute to work in Laguna Beach is 29 minutes; 36.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laguna Beach?
The unemployment rate in Laguna Beach is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laguna Beach?
69.3% of adults in Laguna 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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