Manhattan Beach, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Manhattan Beach, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,144 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3327.1 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.48% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,339 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Manhattan Beach declined by 1.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,144 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Manhattan Beach is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.9% of residents. That is 5.0 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,444 15.9% -5.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,077 20.7% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,501 24.9% +5.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,695 16.7% +1.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Manhattan Beach and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% California 49.9%
- Men 49.5% California 50.1%
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Economy
Manhattan Beach has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $200,429 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.19% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Manhattan Beach is about 102% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,117,650 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $3,448 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Manhattan Beach is about 51.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,448 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Manhattan Beach spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 218 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.3 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 218 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,760 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 39.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 72,541 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,435 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Manhattan Beach is 26 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Manhattan Beach has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Manhattan Beach has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 85.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 6.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 6.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Manhattan Beach, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Manhattan Beach, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 34,144 | $200,429 #1/3 | $2,117,650 #1/3 | 26.2 min #3/3 |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 69,266 | $150,415 | $1,584,567 | 21.8 min |
| Lawndale, CA | 30,784 | $85,235 | $450,000 | 21.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manhattan Beach, California.
What is the population of Manhattan Beach, California?
About 34,144 people live in Manhattan Beach, California, in 13,339 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Manhattan Beach, California?
Averaged over its land area, Manhattan Beach, California has 3,327 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 38 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Manhattan Beach, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 10.6 times the median household income ($2,117,650 against $200,429), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $3,448 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Manhattan Beach, California?
Unemployment in Manhattan Beach, California is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Manhattan Beach, California have a college degree?
75.4% of adults in Manhattan Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 8 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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