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Living in
El Segundo.
About
Life in El Segundo
Living in El Segundo means accepting a smaller, highly industrial town that's undergone a real identity shift in the last couple of decades. About three-quarters of the city's land is dedicated to industrial and commercial uses—oil refinery, power plants, aerospace facilities—so this isn't a residential paradise in the traditional sense, but rather a place where work and life are tightly interwoven. The economy here is genuinely strong: you've got major aerospace players like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman anchored nearby, plus a thriving hardware and "hard-tech" startup scene that's earned the nickname "Gundo" locally.
El Segundo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in El Segundo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In El Segundo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.0%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in El Segundo
In El Segundo, rent runs 26% above the CA average, and home values are 116% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,056
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,719,205 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in El Segundo and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes El Segundo, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
El Segundo: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
El Segundo is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What El Segundo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute23.6 min avg
How El Segundo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In El Segundo, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in El Segundo runs 26% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
415.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,528.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
El Segundo Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes El Segundo, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
118 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
El Segundo is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes El Segundo, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
El Segundo is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
El Segundo has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 49°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 2.99" |
| Mar | 66°F | 52°F | 1.73" |
| Apr | 68°F | 54°F | 0.60" |
| May | 70°F | 58°F | 0.28" |
| Jun | 72°F | 61°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 75°F | 64°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 77°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 77°F | 64°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 74°F | 60°F | 0.49" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 0.82" |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in El Segundo
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside El Segundo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cedar-sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Marina Del Rey
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.4 mi away · Inglewood
Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.7 mi away · Torrance
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in El Segundo
El Segundo's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near El Segundo (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 21,440 students · in-state tuition $1,158 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,589 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
11.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,094 students · in-state tuition $65,857 · 82% graduate · median earnings $86,034 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for El Segundo
El Segundo has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
23 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
69 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
85 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in El Segundo
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo
Center Street School Branch Library
700 Center St., El Segundo
High School Branch Library
640 Main St., El Segundo
Middle School Branch Library
332 Center Street, El Segundo
Richmond Street Elementary School Library
615 Richmond St., El Segundo
Cities Near El Segundo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to El Segundo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
El Segundo FAQ
Is El Segundo, California affordable?⌄
El Segundo's median rent is $2,556/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $150,737/year. Median home value is $1,587,500.
Is El Segundo, California safe?⌄
El Segundo's violent crime rate was 415 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3529 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in El Segundo, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes El Segundo, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in El Segundo, California?⌄
The cost of living in El Segundo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,556/month and median household income is $150,737/year. The median home value is $1,587,500. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in El Segundo, California?⌄
The average commute in El Segundo is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from