LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
These are the six best lunch spots in Laguna Beach for a post-beach bite!
A local food Short shared by Locale .
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Relocation guide
Moving to Laguna Beach
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
22,777
Median age 52.3
Median household income
$140,508
Median rent
$2,802/mo
Median home value
$2,000,001
Schools
6
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
81° / 44°
Pros
- Household incomes run 79% above the US median ($140,508).
- 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.
- 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001).
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.
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Where in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $2,000,001 to $2,000,001 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
DINNER DATE IN LAGUNA BEACH
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Is Laguna Beach a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 79% above the US median ($140,508). Property taxes are low: about 0.50% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 559% more than the US median ($2,000,001).
How much do I need to earn to live in Laguna Beach?
The median household earns $140,508. Rent at the median ($2,802/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $112,080 a year.
How many schools are in Laguna Beach?
6 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 Laguna Beach?
Highs average 81°F in August and lows 44°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.