Living in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a city in California, United States, home to 201,899 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young professionals (top 1%, #38 of 4,444), couples without children (DINKs) (top 1%, #29 of 3,053), city lovers (top 1%, #41 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Huntington Beach
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:05.
How Huntington Beach ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #4,957 of 11,898 | #85 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #8,167 of 9,771 | #105 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,300 of 8,006 | #181 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,297 of 6,237 | #150 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,236 of 9,474 | #134 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,079 of 9,474 | #158 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,206 of 10,762 | #166 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #50 of 4,537 | #10 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #38 of 4,444 | #10 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #29 of 3,053 | #10 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,999 of 7,271 | #76 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #83 of 6,227 | #4 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #57 of 3,933 | #11 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #314 of 2,119 | #37 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,445 of 8,006 | #86 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,849 of 12,111 | #203 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #41 of 4,114 | #12 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #138 of 7,271 | #17 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,582 of 9,474 | #160 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,192 of 18,063 | #662 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #1,787 of 16,523 | #217 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,480 of 18,063 | #670 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 81 | #205 of 16,523 | #12 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #43 of 21,167 | #5 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,439 of 12,111 | #750 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,139 of 6,413 | #156 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #153 of 12,111 | #15 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #86 of 4,750 | #11 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fountain Valley 7 km
- Costa Mesa 8 km
- Newport Beach 8 km
- Westminster (California) 11 km
- Seal Beach 13 km
- Garden Grove (California) 14 km
- UC Irvine 15 km
- University Town Center 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.