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Redondo Beach.
About
Life in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach offers a seaside lifestyle in an affluent South Bay enclave, though living here requires serious financial commitment. With median home values around $1.2 million and median rents exceeding $2,500 monthly, this is solidly upper-middle-class territory—the city has intentionally limited housing production, which keeps prices 60% above the LA regional average. The community itself is well-educated (66% college degree rate) and stable, with a median age around 41 and strong family presence, though it remains predominantly white at 57% of residents.
Redondo Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
19.2%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
-6.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Redondo Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redondo Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (8.7%), and 7.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.2%
of households
Married Couples
48.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
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 32% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Redondo Beach
In Redondo Beach, rent runs 32% above the CA average, and home values are 74% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,510
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,473,478 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Redondo Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Redondo Beach is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Redondo Beach 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
Commute27 min avg
How Redondo Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redondo Beach, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 7 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Redondo Beach runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
239.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,302.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach, 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.
115 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach, 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
Redondo Beach is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Redondo Beach has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 66°F | 48°F | 3.69" |
| Mar | 66°F | 50°F | 2.24" |
| Apr | 68°F | 52°F | 0.62" |
| May | 70°F | 56°F | 0.32" |
| Jun | 72°F | 58°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 76°F | 62°F | 0.05" |
| Aug | 77°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 0.12" |
| Oct | 74°F | 57°F | 0.52" |
| Nov | 71°F | 51°F | 0.77" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Redondo Beach
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Redondo Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Little Company of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Torrance
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Torrance
Del Amo Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.9 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.
Education24.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach's student/teacher ratio is 24.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Redondo Beach (within 15 miles)
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
14 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
8.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (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)
Public · 2-year · 6,694 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,368 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,142 students · in-state tuition $1,142 · 19% graduate · median earnings $41,664 (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, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
28 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
68 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
87 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach Public Library
303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach North Branch Library
2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach
Cities Near Redondo Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Redondo Beach FAQ
Is Redondo Beach, California affordable?⌄
Redondo Beach's median rent is $2,691/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $150,245/year. Median home value is $1,279,200.
Is Redondo Beach, California safe?⌄
Redondo Beach's violent crime rate was 239 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2302 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redondo Beach, California?⌄
Redondo Beach has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redondo Beach, California?⌄
The cost of living in Redondo Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,691/month and median household income is $150,245/year. The median home value is $1,279,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redondo Beach, California?⌄
The average commute in Redondo Beach is 27 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