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Laguna Beach
  • Suburb of Irvine, CA

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Laguna Beach is a suburb of Irvine with a population of 23,121. Laguna Beach is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Laguna Beach offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Laguna Beach there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Laguna Beach and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Laguna Beach are highly rated.

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About Laguna Beach...
Population
23,121

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,427
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Laguna Beach Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    292.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    48.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    44.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    279.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,125.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    181.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    6%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    27%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Laguna Beach

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$135,976
National
$69,021

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