Population 191,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntington Beach
Household size in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Huntington Beach run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Huntington Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Huntington Beach: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Huntington Beach
Renters in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Huntington Beach than nationally: 44.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area overall (51.6%). Among owners, 37.7% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Huntington Beach: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Huntington Beach are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,635 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,701 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,257 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,736 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,101 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Huntington Beach costs $2,736 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,101 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Huntington Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Huntington Beach is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Huntington Beach is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Huntington Beach
| Period | Huntington Beach | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Huntington Beach is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Huntington Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach | 2.57 | 44.3 | 8.2% | 44.4% | 6.2% | 1976 | $2,736 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 5.3% |
| Fountain Valley | 3.03 | 45.2 | 9.0% | 36.2% | 3.7% | 1972 | $2,999 | 45.4% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| Midway City | 2.90 | 45.3 | 10.3% | 60.0% | 10.0% | 1973 | $1,827 | 24.9% | 75.0% | 7.6% |
| Westminster | 3.30 | 42.8 | 10.8% | 47.1% | 5.4% | 1970 | $2,401 | 26.0% | 77.6% | 6.4% |
| Sunset Beach | 1.95 | 49.5 | 4.0% | 53.1% | 32.9% | 1971 | $2,353 | 57.8% | 97.5% | 1.7% |
| Costa Mesa | 2.67 | 37.8 | 9.7% | 60.2% | 5.8% | 1972 | $2,596 | 44.9% | 88.0% | 4.6% |
| Garden Grove | 3.54 | 40.8 | 12.8% | 46.9% | 4.3% | 1966 | $2,275 | 25.3% | 74.2% | 5.8% |
| Seal Beach | 2.08 | 56.4 | 7.8% | 23.3% | 10.8% | 1966 | $2,654 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Santa Ana | 4.01 | 35.2 | 15.6% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 1967 | $2,154 | 17.4% | 66.4% | 4.8% |
| Newport Beach | 2.25 | 46.5 | 5.8% | 52.5% | 13.1% | 1975 | $3,161 | 69.1% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
| Rossmoor | 2.88 | 47.6 | 6.0% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 1960 | $3,239 | 61.3% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Huntington Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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