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Hermosa Beach
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Hermosa Beach

#5 in Best Suburbs to Live in California
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Hermosa Beach is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 19,787. Hermosa Beach is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Hermosa Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Hermosa Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hermosa Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hermosa Beach are highly rated.
    About Hermosa Beach...
    Population
    19,787
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,674,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,498
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Hermosa Beach Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      155.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      62.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      637.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,544
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      279.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      50%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Hermosa Beach

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $144,388
    National
    $69,021
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