Cost of Living in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach has a population of about 22,710. The median household income is $143,843, median gross rent is $2,986/month, and the median home value is $2,000,001. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Laguna Beach expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Laguna Beach is 80% above the national median and home values are 434% above the national median. Household income here is 71% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Laguna Beach?
The median gross rent in Laguna Beach, California is $2,986 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Laguna Beach?
The median owner-occupied home value in Laguna Beach is $2,000,001 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Laguna Beach?
The median household income in Laguna Beach is $143,843 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.