Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
34%
Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach, CA Area Guide
Lay back in this tranquil beach community
Suburban
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Coastal
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Active
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Nestled alongside the Pacific Ocean in southern Orange County, Monarch Beach offers residents a tranquil atmosphere and stunning seaside views. Salt Creek Beach is a popular destination for surfers, spectators, and picnic enthusiasts alike. Sea Terrace Community Park offers plenty of great spots for picnics as well, along with access to an excellent biking trail.
The Monarch Beach Resort is the gem of the community, providing a premier golf course, private beach, upscale restaurants, and luxurious rooms in a refined environment. Monarch Bay Plaza offers all of the everyday conveniences you’d expect of a suburban community, from groceries and quick eats to salons and local offices. Direct access to the Pacific Coast Highway makes getting around from Monarch Beach a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$122,195
Average: $159,763
Education
4,639
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,070
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monarch Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Salt Creek Beach
- Doheny State Beach
- Aliso Beach
- Capistrano Beach Park
- Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
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 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.