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Long Beach, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Long Beach was 6.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 43% higher than the statewide rate (4.3). The median household income is $87,430 and the median home value is $806,600. About 455,548 people live in Long Beach.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Long Beach?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Long Beach at 6.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,777 in all). For comparison, that is 43% higher than the California rate (4.3) and 89% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 29 murders. There were also 11,271 property crimes, a rate of 25.2 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 7.3 per 1,000, about 3.7 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 2,495 were reported, the count is up 11%.
| Offense (2025) | Long Beach count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,777 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 29 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 171 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 756 | 1.7 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,821 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 11,271 | 25.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,826 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,200 | 13.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,245 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Long Beach changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 2,495 | 11,820 | 37 |
| 2023 | 2,829 | 13,982 | 27 |
| 2024 | 3,065 | 15,765 | 37 |
| 2025 | 2,777 | 11,271 | 29 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Long Beach Police Department's own reports.
How does Long Beach compare with California?
Long Beach's median household earns $87,430 a year, 12% lower than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $806,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,871 a month. About 455,548 people live on 51 square miles of land, roughly 8,990 per square mile. The city lies in Los Angeles County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Long Beach | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 455,548 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $87,430 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $806,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,871 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 41.2% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Long Beach?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Long Beach?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Long Beach city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Long Beach?
Inside the city limits there are 78 public schools (2024-25) and 27 private schools (2023-24). 26 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, Huntington State Beach, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and Los Angeles State Historic Park and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Long Beach
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Long Beach city limits. On the ATF list: Rogers Defense (Long Beach).
Liquor stores
102 liquor stores are on the map inside the Long Beach city limits: A&C Liquor Market (Long Beach), ABC Fine Wine & Spirits (Long Beach), Alamitos Liquor (Long Beach), Ambassador Liquor Store (Long Beach), Amigos Market & Liquor (Long Beach), Anchor Liquors S C (Long Beach), Around The Corner Liquor Store (Long Beach), Aslewis Holdings LLC (Long Beach) and 94 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Long Beach city limits: Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles-Long Beach Center (Long Beach).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Long Beach?
In 2025, Long Beach had 6.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,777 reported), 43% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 25.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Long Beach?
$87,430 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Long Beach?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $806,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Long Beach?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Los Angeles County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lakewood, CA (5 mi) · Carson, CA (6 mi) · Bellflower, CA (8 mi) · Paramount, CA (8 mi) · Compton, CA (9 mi) · Norwalk, CA (10 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Los Angeles County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Long Beach city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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