Cost of Living in Long Beach, CA
Population: 458,491 • 2026 Data
$83,969
Median Household Income
+8% vs national
$1,803
Median Monthly Rent
+34% vs national
$762,200
Median Home Value
+125% vs national
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Long Beach
The median home value in Long Beach, CA is $762,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,803, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,890.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.8%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Long Beach, CA is $83,969. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%, with a labor force of 250,819 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.