The edges of the San Pedro neighborhood show a steep drop off into the ocean.
The San Pedro peninsula is home to a variety of ships that continually pass through.
Military ships such as the USS Iowa can be found throughout the inlets of San Pedro.
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San Pedro, CA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,941

Population

79,357

Renter Mix

59% Rent

LA-area coastal living with all the comforts of a small town

Beach Schools Diverse

Rent for apartments and condos tends to less expensive in San Pedro than elsewhere in the LA area, and the vibrant local atmosphere provides plenty to keep residents active and entertained. Much of the community’s best dining and nightlife can be found along 5th, 6th, and 7th streets and Ports O’ Call Village, all near the channel. In this area, you can also see the historic Pacific Electric “Red Car” trolleys, which were once visible all over Los Angeles.

A series of connected parks along the community’s coastline provide tons of space to hike, play, or just enjoy the gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. Cabrillo Beach offers a great location for swimming, sunbathing, and boating, and is home to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. San Pedro also has several excellent schools and a YMCA, making it a compelling option for folks raising families.

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Military ships such as the USS Iowa can be found throughout the inlets of San Pedro.

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Demographics

Median Household Income

$77,328

Average: $105,421

Education

20,708

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

39,481

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

San Pedro has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Pedro, CA is $1,436 for a studio, $1,940 for one bedroom, $2,715 for two bedrooms, and $3,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Pedro has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,940/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$3,866/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,051/month
402 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,974/month
965 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Los Angeles Maritime Museum
  • Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
  • Cabrillo Beach
  • Angels Gate Park
  • White Point Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

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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.