Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
30%
Laguna Beach, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,098
Population
24,587
Renter Mix
40% Rent
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Laguna Beach stretches along seven miles of Southern California coastline, where 27 beaches and coves provide residents with year-round access to the Pacific Ocean. The Mediterranean climate supports an outdoor lifestyle, while the downtown area serves as a cultural hub, home to the historic Laguna Playhouse and Laguna Art Museum. The surrounding landscape includes 20,000 acres of protected wilderness and the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve, preserving both the natural environment and marine ecosystems.
Housing options span from historic American Craftsman bungalows near downtown to contemporary apartments in South Laguna. The city's position, bordered by protected greenbelt and shaped by its coastal topography, maintains a small-town setting despite its proximity to major metropolitan areas. The community's artistic roots date to the early 1900s when plein air painters established the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1918, helping shape the city's ongoing cultural heritage.
Explore the City
There are various public parks in Laguna Beach.
Parks have fields and benches where residents can sit and watch the sunset.
You'll find a variety of shops and restaurants in Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach offers an array of boutiques, specialty shops, and art galleries.
Laguna Beach Books is a bookstore right off South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Main Beach Park in Laguna Beach has volleyball courts for practice and games.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,475
Average: $172,574
Education
14,571
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,095
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Laguna Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $2,513 for a studio, $3,087 for one bedroom, $3,939 for two bedrooms, and $4,011 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laguna Beach has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,087/month
575 Sq Ft
House
$19,329/month
2,704 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,115/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Townhome
$9,239/month
1,353 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Laguna Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
536 Students
Top Of The World Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
536 Students
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
815 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
815 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
- Aliso Beach
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
- Coastal Peak Park
- Crystal Cove State Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.