Moving to
Huntington Beach.

$2,510/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,510 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,100,000. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.1% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.1%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

182 violent crimes per 100k

Pretty safe, all things considered. Violent crime sits below the national average, nothing alarming, just ordinary city-life awareness.

28 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 28.4 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 22% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 1.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

49% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 49% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

32 public schools inside the boundary

There are 32 public schools inside the boundary and 14 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (46 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.