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Relocation guide
Moving to Manhattan Beach
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
34,584
Median age 43.4
Median household income
$193,904
Median rent
$3,492/mo
Median home value
$2,000,001
Schools
10
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
77° / 49°
Pros
- Household incomes run 147% above the US median ($193,904).
- Rent takes only about 22% of the median household income.
- Property taxes are low: about 0.50% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 38 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001).
- Sales tax is 10.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $2,000,001 to $2,000,001 by zip.
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Is Manhattan Beach a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 147% above the US median ($193,904). Rent takes only about 22% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001). Sales tax is 10.75%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Manhattan Beach?
The median household earns $193,904. Rent at the median ($3,492/month) is about 22% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $139,680 a year.
How many schools are in Manhattan Beach?
10 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Manhattan Beach?
Highs average 77°F in August and lows 49°F in December. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.