Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Long Beach
Long Beach, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,832
Population
443,223
Renter Mix
60% Rent
The Aquatic Capital of America has something for everyone
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Situated in Southern California on the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach is a renowned coastal community nicknamed the Aquatic Capital of America. This city’s ten-mile stretch of beaches, one of the world’s largest shipping ports, and an array of water-related amenities make it one of the most highly sought-after coastal destinations nationwide.
Long Beach is home to the Aquarium of the Pacific, featuring a range of waterfront interactive exhibits – a perfect activity for the family. The Queen Mary is a historic ship turned attraction, venue, and hotel docked in Long Beach Harbor. Residents and visitors alike enjoy boating, swimming, and watching movie screenings on the beach, in addition to attending the annual Long Beach Sea Festival. Aside from Long Beach’s welcoming community and popular seaside attractions, this city also boasts a prominent arts and culture scene, featuring the Museum of Latin American Arts, the Long Beach Museum of Art, and the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum. The Art Theatre Long Beach screens indie films, the Long Beach Airport features mosaic artwork, and the city’s monthly Art Walk allows residents to gallery hop while enjoying local eats and live music. While Long Beach rent runs high compared to the national average, it is significantly cheaper than living in Los Angeles proper. Average rent sits at $2,517/month, making this neighborhood a more affordable location for renters looking to settle down in the city.
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City Profile Image
Tugboat from the busy Port of Long Beach
Some say the historic Queen Mary is haunted
Convention center on Ocean Boulevard
Parker's Lighthouse, a local Long Beach favorite
Sunset over the water
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,211
Average: $98,369
Education
128,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
229,718
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Long Beach has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,476 for a studio, $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,335 for two bedrooms, and $2,649 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Long Beach has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,835/month
530 Sq Ft
House
$3,646/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,842/month
858 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,156/month
1,092 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Long Beach, CA is 52.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Long Beach is 135.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,476 - $2,649. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 37.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Long Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
914 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
904 Students
Public
Grades K-5
904 Students
Public
Grades K-5
657 Students
Public
Grades K-8
914 Students
Public
Grades K-8
837 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
773 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
682 Students
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
Public
Grades 9-12
552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,408 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,408 Students
Renaissance High School For The Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
396 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Colorado Lagoon
- Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
- El Dorado Nature Center
- El Dorado East Regional Park
- Aquarium of the Pacific
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles International
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Houses for Rent in Long Beach
Property Management Companies in Long Beach, CA
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Harbor Group Management
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Living in Long Beach
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 February 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.