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Manhattan Beach
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  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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Manhattan Beach is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 35,585. Manhattan Beach is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Manhattan Beach offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Manhattan Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Manhattan Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Manhattan Beach are highly rated.

About

About Manhattan Beach...
Population
35,585

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,893
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Manhattan 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 B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    100.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    41.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    50.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    407.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,213.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    315.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

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