Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,271
Population
34,460
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Pacific sunsets and LA at your fingertips
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Manhattan Beach, located along the Pacific coast in Los Angeles County, combines coastal living with sophisticated charm. This established beach community features 2.1 miles of shoreline, anchored by the historic Manhattan Beach Pier. From its early days as sandy dunes, Manhattan Beach has developed into a premier coastal destination. Current rental rates reflect the area's desirability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,161 monthly and three-bedroom homes at $5,950, showing a 3.5% annual increase. The Hill Section offers sweeping ocean views, while the Sand Section provides walkable streets close to the beach.
The community embraces an outdoor lifestyle centered around recreation and natural beauty. Residents enjoy professional-grade beach volleyball courts, surfing spots at El Porto Beach, and Polliwog Park's expansive grounds featuring a lake and amphitheater. Downtown Manhattan Beach offers high-end dining and independent boutiques, while the Manhattan Beach Unified School District maintains its position as one of California's top-performing school systems. Local ordinances help preserve the town's coastal character by carefully managing development. The community comes together for signature events like the Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament, where winners are commemorated with pier plaques, and the annual Hometown Fair at Live Oak Park, a community celebration dating back five decades.
Explore the City
The Famous Manhattan Beach Pier Which Leads to the Roundhouse Aquarium
Variety of Dining Options Just Feet from the Beach
Manhattan Beach Blvd is the Home to a Variety of Dining and Shopping Options with an Ocean View
American Martyrs Church sits atop the hills overlooking downtown Manhattan Beach and the ocean.
Ride your bike south from Manhattan Beach, CA towards Hermosa and Redondo Beaches.
Spend time checking out the variety of amazing vendors at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$180,173
Average: $196,897
Education
20,112
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,129
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manhattan Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Manhattan Beach, CA is $2,195 for a studio, $2,271 for one bedroom, $3,094 for two bedrooms, and $6,218 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manhattan Beach has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,271/month
582 Sq Ft
House
$17,589/month
2,649 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,680/month
667 Sq Ft
Townhome
$7,775/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manhattan Beach, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-5
550 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,175 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,473 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- South Coast Botanic Garden
- Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- 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 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.