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Hermosa Beach, CA


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Hermosa Beach, California

Hermosa Beach, California, in Los Angeles county, is 1 miles NW of Redondo Beach, California (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Long Beach, California. Part of the surrounding Los Angeles - Long Beach metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hermosa Beach is home to some 18,566 residents.

The People and Families of Hermosa Beach

In Hermosa Beach, about 35% of adults are married. People in Hermosa Beach have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of Hermosa Beach are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hermosa Beach had a median family income of $104,645. More so than most places, the people in Hermosa Beach generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Hermosa Beach are poor than in most places in California. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Hermosa Beach than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($47,429) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hermosa Beach. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hermosa Beach Housing

According to the 2000 census, 43% of the housing in Hermosa Beach was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Hermosa Beach, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hermosa Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHermosa Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHermosa Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHermosa Beach College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHermosa Beach Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hermosa Beach Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hermosa Beach People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hermosa Beach, CA

Comparing Hermosa Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work73
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime46

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