Long Beach, CA
Population 458,491 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA. Moving to or from Long Beach? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
458,491
Cost of living (RPP)
113.566
Annual avg temp
65°F
Typical home
$857,861
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $83,969 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $762,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,803/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.68 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 113.566 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 158.589, goods 106.623, services 170.433. Source: BEA, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 363.211 as of February 2026. YoY +2.5%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
65°F
January low
47°F
July high
81°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 12.0". Station: LONG BEACH DAUGHERTY FLD, CA US (2.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$857,861
ZHVI YoY
+0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,277/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Total employment (MSA)
6,185,570
Median wage (annual)
$50,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 746,160 | $48,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 570,740 | $35,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 516,960 | $40,560 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 494,430 | $39,510 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 461,490 | $33,530 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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