Living in Marina del Rey, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marina del Rey · Census data 2020–2024
Marina del Rey has 9,176 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $146,623 (48% higher than the California median), the median home value is $458,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Marina del Rey at a glance
- Population
- 9,176
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $146,623State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $458,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 5.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Marina del Rey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the California median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Marina del Rey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marina del Rey the median home value is $458,800, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Marina del Rey median household income
The median household income in Marina del Rey is $146,623 and the income per person is $98,234. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Marina del Rey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,590
- Owner-occupied
- 5.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 94.4%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.72
Marina del Rey demographics
- Population
- 9,176
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 5,338
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marina del Rey ›
Education in Marina del Rey
74.9% of adults 25 and older in Marina del Rey have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marina del Rey
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 55%
- Drive alone
- 40.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Marina del Rey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
| Santa Monica | 91,169 | $114,885 | $1,755,500 | $2,402 |
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | $921,200 | $1,933 |
| El Segundo | 16,769 | $150,737 | $1,587,500 | $2,556 |
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Manhattan Beach | 34,210 | $204,306 | $2,000,001 | $3,449 |
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What is the median household income in Marina del Rey, CA?
The median household income in Marina del Rey is $146,623, 48% 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 Marina del Rey?
The median home value in Marina del Rey is $458,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Marina del Rey?
The median gross rent in Marina del Rey is $3,501 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Marina del Rey, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the California median; home values 38% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Marina del Rey?
The median age in Marina del Rey is 37.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Marina del Rey?
The average commute to work in Marina del Rey is 32 minutes; 55% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marina del Rey?
The unemployment rate in Marina del Rey is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marina del Rey?
74.9% of adults in Marina del Rey 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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