Suburb
Laguna Beach
- AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
- 24 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityB
- JobsB
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,390,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$2,028
National
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Laguna Beach Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$100,506
National
$55,322Children
13%
Top Public Schools Serving Laguna Beach
- A+
Laguna Beach High School
- Laguna Beach Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 138 reviews
- A
Top of the World Elementary School
- Laguna Beach Unified School District, CA
- K-5
- A
Thurston Middle School
- Laguna Beach Unified School District, CA
- 6-8
- 6 reviews
- A
Dana Hills High School
- Capistrano Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 412 reviews
- A
El Morro Elementary School
- Laguna Beach Unified School District, CA
- K-5
- 1 review
Laguna Beach Reviews
24 reviews
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Laguna Beach is where I was blessed to be born & raised! Being an outdoorsman, Laguna Beach was perfect because it lends Itself to canyon hikes, surfing, tennis, & beach volleyball. It's also known for its art culture like Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Festival, art galleries, Museums & Theatres.Though it possesses charm & character, Laguna is a bit of a " bubble." The average home price is $1.5M, kids drive exotic cars to school, have easy access to drugs/alcohol & the sense of entitlement runs rampant. It's a culture shock to people who visit from other areas! This is what I'd change about Laguna Beach. Laguna's youth are living with "checked out parents" that are trying to be their friends rather than parents. As a young man who was raised by a single mom,this was not my reality. My goal was to find a place where I could still enjoy the outdoors & experience diverse cultures yet get away from so much of the "Orange County Stigma."
Laguna Beach is a vibrant and welcoming community. Having grown up here my entire life, I have been lucky enough to have been surrounded by the beautiful beaches and well groomed hiking trails. I attend Laguna Beach High School can say after my 12 years in the district that we are amazingly funded and have excellent educators. The facilities, equipment and programs available to us are above and beyond what one may receive at a private school!
Laguna Beach delivers nothing but great activities for every type of person. The city provides free transportation through the Laguna Beach Trolley, with a atop conveniently located right in front of our house, making any stop easy to get to! The local community is very warm and friendly and makes anyone feel right at home.