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Huntington Beach, CA

Orange CountyElev. 39 m
Population
196,010
Median home
$1,047,300
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Huntington Beach

With about 196,010 residents, Huntington Beach is one of California's notable places. Huntington Beach sits in Orange County. The median age is 43.4 and the median household income is $119,885. Homes carry a median value of $1,047,300, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.2%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
196,010
Median age
43.4
Median household income
$119,885
Per-capita income
$62,450
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
28.7 min
Work from home
19.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59.2%
Hispanic or Latino19.4%
Black1.2%
Asian12.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.7%
Sales & office21%
Service13.6%
Production, transportation & material moving8.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,047,300
Median gross rent
$2,424/mo
Owner-occupied
55.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
77,549
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Huntington Beach has 32 public schools — 20 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading67%
Math61%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Coast HighHighGrades 9–12
Edison HighHighGrades 9–12
Huntington Beach HighHighGrades 9–12
Marina HighHighGrades 9–12
Ocean View HighHighGrades 9–12
Ethel Dwyer MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Helen Stacey MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Isaac L. Sowers MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Marine View MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Mesa View MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Spring View MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Talbert (Samuel E.) MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ada Clegg ElementaryElementary
Agnes L. Smith ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Huntington Beach216
California527
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% above national
Huntington Beach2,053
California2,373
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Huntington Beach Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

27 facilities in Huntington Beach report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

B & B Enameling Inc · Orange CountyCambro Manufacturing Co Clay Ave. Facility · Orange CountyChevron Huntington Beach Terminal · Orange CountyMcdonnell Douglas Aerospace A Subsidiary Of Boeing · Orange CountyMarlin Industries · Orange CountyProduction Plating · Orange CountyScreen Printing Ents Inc, C · Orange CountyAustin Plastics Inc · Orange CountyCal-Aurum Industries · Orange CountyLaird Coatings Corp · Orange CountyFaradane Corp · Orange CountyLifoam Industries Llc · Orange County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Orange County
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Huntington Beach is in Orange County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Huntington Beach sits in Orange County. Elevation ~39 m.

Map of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
Where Huntington Beach is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Newland HouseHuntington Beach Elementary School Gymnasium and PlungeHelme--Worthy Store and ResidenceHuntington Beach Public Library on Triangle ParkHuntington Beach Municipal PierHuntington Beach Municipal PierELECTRA (motor yacht)
Notable people from Huntington Beach
M. ShadowsThe RevLauren GermanEva AngelinaSynyster GatesBucketheadZacky VengeanceSacha KljestanJohnny ChristEthan Embry
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Huntington Beach, CA (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Huntington Beach, California.

Ryan Paul Lewis, 41
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92647
Paul Martin Nguyen, 39
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92646
AKA Paul M Nguyen
Michael Anthony Treviso, 56
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92649
AKA Steven Sanchez, Michael Treviso
Jesus J Martinez, 84
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92647
AKA John Jesus, Jesus Martinez
Kevin Vincent Hall, 59
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92649
AKA Vincent Kevin Hall, Kevin Hall
Thomas Maynard Wright, 62
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92646
AKA Thomas M Wright
Thomas Francis Miller, 62
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92646
David Lloyd Clark, 47
Huntington Beach · Orange County · 92649
AKA David L Clark, David Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Huntington Beach — frequently asked

What is the population of Huntington Beach, California?
Huntington Beach has a population of about 196,010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Huntington Beach?
The median home value in Huntington Beach is $1,047,300, and the median gross rent is $2,424/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Huntington Beach safe? What is the crime rate?
Huntington Beach Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 216 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Huntington Beach face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Orange County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, riverine flooding, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach has 32 public schools (20 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Huntington Beach?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Huntington Beach. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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