Living in Redondo Beach, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redondo Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Redondo Beach has 69,291 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $150,245 (52% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,279,200, the median rent is $2,691/month.
Redondo Beach at a glance
- Population
- 69,291
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $150,245State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,279,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,691/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Redondo Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Redondo Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redondo Beach the median home value is $1,279,200, 284% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,691 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,995 a month in housing costs.
Redondo Beach median household income
The median household income in Redondo Beach is $150,245 and the income per person is $81,707. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Redondo Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,753
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.42
Redondo Beach demographics
- Population
- 69,291
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 28,307
- Foreign-born
- 19.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redondo Beach ›
Education in Redondo Beach
67% of adults 25 and older in Redondo Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 25.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redondo Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Redondo Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach | 69,291 | $150,245 | $1,279,200 | $2,691 |
| Hermosa Beach | 19,063 | $166,442 | $2,000,001 | $2,887 |
| Torrance | 142,130 | $116,217 | $1,074,700 | $2,280 |
| Manhattan Beach | 34,210 | $204,306 | $2,000,001 | $3,449 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
| El Segundo | 16,769 | $150,737 | $1,587,500 | $2,556 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 12,925 | $242,014 | $2,000,001 | $3,217 |
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What is the median household income in Redondo Beach, CA?
The median household income in Redondo Beach is $150,245, 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 Redondo Beach?
The median home value in Redondo Beach is $1,279,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Redondo Beach?
The median gross rent in Redondo Beach is $2,691 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Redondo Beach, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Redondo Beach?
The median age in Redondo Beach is 41.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Redondo Beach?
The average commute to work in Redondo Beach is 27 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redondo Beach?
The unemployment rate in Redondo Beach is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redondo Beach?
67% of adults in Redondo 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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