Living in Manhattan Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manhattan Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Manhattan Beach has 34,210 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $204,306 (106% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,449/month.
Manhattan Beach at a glance
- Population
- 34,210
- Median age
- 42.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $204,306State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,449/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Manhattan Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 106% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Manhattan Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manhattan Beach the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,449 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Manhattan Beach median household income
The median household income in Manhattan Beach is $204,306 and the income per person is $118,152. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Manhattan Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,281
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.56
Manhattan Beach demographics
- Population
- 34,210
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 13,369
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manhattan Beach ›
Education in Manhattan Beach
78.9% of adults 25 and older in Manhattan Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 36.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manhattan Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 39.1%
- Drive alone
- 51.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Manhattan Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach | 34,210 | $204,306 | $2,000,001 | $3,449 |
| El Segundo | 16,769 | $150,737 | $1,587,500 | $2,556 |
| Hermosa Beach | 19,063 | $166,442 | $2,000,001 | $2,887 |
| Redondo Beach | 69,291 | $150,245 | $1,279,200 | $2,691 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
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What is the median household income in Manhattan Beach, CA?
The median household income in Manhattan Beach is $204,306, 106% 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 Manhattan Beach?
The median home value in Manhattan Beach is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Manhattan Beach?
The median gross rent in Manhattan Beach is $3,449 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Manhattan Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 106% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Manhattan Beach?
The median age in Manhattan Beach is 42.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Manhattan Beach?
The average commute to work in Manhattan Beach is 28 minutes; 39.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manhattan Beach?
The unemployment rate in Manhattan Beach is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manhattan Beach?
78.9% of adults in Manhattan 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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