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Is Redondo Beach a Good Place to Live? Redondo Beach, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Redondo Beach ranks #365 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 524 smaller cities and #34 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($150,245, #25 of 524) and high graduation rates (95%, #31 of 437), and trails on expensive homes ($1,279,200, #509 of 524) and a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468).
Redondo Beach by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Redondo Beach's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,691/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,473,182, 93% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Redondo Beach | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $1,473,182#1166 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,521/mo#1080 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $1,279,200#1284 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,691/mo#1269 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 8.5x#1238 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.5%#617 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Redondo Beach housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Redondo Beach is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Redondo Beach safe?
Redondo Beach recorded 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% below the US rate of 373 and 46% below California's 440. That ranks #436 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #199 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Redondo Beach Police Department. Property crime runs 2,302 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Redondo Beach | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 239#436 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 2,302#794 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Redondo Beach?
The median household in Redondo Beach earns $150,245, 2 times the US figure of $76,827 and 63% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Redondo Beach | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $150,245#42 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5%#832 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.4%#128 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -1%#1087 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Redondo Beach?
The median resident of Redondo Beach is 41.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 67% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #69 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Redondo Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 67%#69 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 53.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Redondo Beach's schools and health?
Redondo Beach's 11 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.9 students per teacher and $14,216 spent per pupil. 22% of adults are obese and 8.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Redondo Beach | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95%#68 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 24.9#1165 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,216#672 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 22%#41 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 8.2%#123 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.8%#117 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.3%#24 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,403 students are enrolled in Redondo Beach's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Redondo Beach?
The average commute in Redondo Beach is 27 minutes (California 25.2); 0.6% of workers take transit and 29.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Redondo Beach scores 14.3 of 20 (above average walkable), #113 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.6°F and winters 56.7°F, with 13.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Redondo Beach | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 27 min#931 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.3%#1073 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 63.5% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 29.3% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 14.3#113 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66.8 | 47 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 66.4 | 47.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 67.7 | 49.8 | 2 |
| Apr | 70.2 | 51.6 | 0.6 |
| May | 71.8 | 55.4 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 73.9 | 58.5 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 76.9 | 61.8 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 78.1 | 62.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 60.9 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 75.7 | 57.1 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 70.7 | 50.7 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 66.1 | 46.3 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Torrance Airport.
| Measure | Redondo Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 63°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 68.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 56.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 13.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Torrance Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Redondo Beach?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Redondo Beach | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Redondo Beach compare with similar-size cities?
Redondo Beach is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #175 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 69,291.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CAPop. 69,291 | #365 | 60.7 | $150,245 | $2,691/mo | 239 | 27 min |
| Decatur, ILPop. 69,815 | #1257 | 41.9 | $51,592 | $845/mo | 682 | 17.7 min |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #1295 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 | 19.1 min |
| Lakewood, NJPop. 69,585 | #950 | 50.9 | $56,968 | $1,718/mo | no data | 20.8 min |
| Bethesda, MDPop. 69,397 | #4 | 76.7 | $192,237 | $2,469/mo | no data | 27.7 min |
| Portland, MEPop. 68,854 | #131 | 67.1 | $79,540 | $1,577/mo | 245 | 19.4 min |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #907 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 | 22 min |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #492 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Spring, TXPop. 68,580 | #1145 | 46.8 | $88,997 | $1,711/mo | no data | 33.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Redondo Beach compare with the rest of California?
Redondo Beach ranks #34 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 60.7 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 63% above the California median. Violent crime is 46% below the statewide rate. Homes are 93% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Daly City, CAPop. 101,964 | … #30 | 62.0 | $123,547 | $2,551/mo | 254 |
| Lake Forest, CAPop. 86,281 | #31 | 61.9 | $135,175 | $2,672/mo | 165 |
| Petaluma, CAPop. 59,247 | #32 | 61.4 | $115,430 | $2,440/mo | 228 |
| Carlsbad, CAPop. 114,373 | #33 | 61.2 | $142,748 | $2,808/mo | 212 |
| Redondo Beach, CAPop. 69,291 | #34 | 60.7 | $150,245 | $2,691/mo | 239 |
| Eastvale, CAPop. 70,633 | #35 | 60.5 | $160,069 | $3,252/mo | 52 |
| Placentia, CAPop. 52,826 | #36 | 60.3 | $115,929 | $2,388/mo | 245 |
| Huntington Beach, CAPop. 195,240 | #37 | 60.0 | $120,919 | $2,510/mo | 182 |
| Simi Valley, CAPop. 125,634 | #38 | 59.9 | $122,081 | $2,579/mo | 136 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Redondo Beach among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Redondo Beach's score calculated?
Redondo Beach scores 60.7 out of 100, #365 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Redondo Beach. Similar-size median 55.5.
79.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Redondo Beach's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
74.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Redondo Beach. Similar-size median 58.9.
83.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Redondo Beach's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
47.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Redondo Beach's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
19.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Redondo Beach. Similar-size median 56.1.
95.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Redondo Beach. Similar-size median 42.4.
27.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Redondo Beach. Similar-size median 50.0.
57.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Redondo Beach's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
70.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
3.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Redondo Beach's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Redondo Beach has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Redondo Beach
Is Redondo Beach, CA a good place to live?
Redondo Beach ranks #365 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 524 smaller cities and #34 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($150,245, #25 of 524) and high graduation rates (95%, #31 of 437), and trails on expensive homes ($1,279,200, #509 of 524) and a shrinking population (-1%, #451 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,691/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $1,473,182, 93% above the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach recorded 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% below the US rate of 373 and 46% below California's 440. That ranks #436 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #199 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Redondo Beach Police Department. Property crime runs 2,302 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Redondo Beach?
The median household in Redondo Beach earns $150,245, 2 times the US figure of $76,827 and 63% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Redondo Beach?
Median rent in Redondo Beach is $2,691/mo (Census), #1269 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,521/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Redondo Beach?
Zillow's typical home value in Redondo Beach is $1,473,182, up 2.8% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,279,200.
How are the public schools in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach's 11 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.9 students per teacher and $14,216 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Redondo Beach?
The average commute is 27 minutes, #931 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 10.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach averages 63°F over the year, 68.6°F in summer and 56.7°F in winter, with 13.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Redondo Beach walkable?
Redondo Beach scores 14.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #113 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Redondo Beach at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Redondo Beach?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach has 69,291 residents. The median resident of Redondo Beach is 41.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 67% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #69 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Redondo Beach compare with the rest of California?
Redondo Beach ranks #34 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 60.7 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 63% above the California median. Violent crime is 46% below the statewide rate. Homes are 93% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Redondo Beach?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Redondo Beach's population of 69,291 are Decatur, IL (#1257 overall), Canton, OH (#1295 overall), Lakewood, NJ (#950 overall), Bethesda, MD (#4 overall), and Portland, ME (#131 overall). Redondo Beach is #365.