Long Beach, CA vs Redondo Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 466,742 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 75 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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