The Town FilesRedondo Beach, California
City in Los Angeles County · population 71,576 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,279,200
- Household income
- $150,245
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 41.1
Redondo Beach is a city of 71,576 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $1,279,200, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of California towns, more walkable than 94% of California towns, hipper than 94% of California towns.
How Redondo Beach ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Redondo Beach is worth $1,279,200, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 8.5 times the median household income of $150,245, which is more affordable than 21% of California towns. Median rent is $2,691 a month. 53.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redondo Beach | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,279,200 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,691 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $150,245 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.5× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Redondo Beach
| People | Redondo Beach | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.0% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.2% | — |
| Work from home | 29.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 93.3% |
Weather in Redondo Beach
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 47.3°F. About 13.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redondo Beach since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 1, 1983 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on January 31, 1979.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Redondo Beach itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Redondo Beach
14 public schools with 9,464 students, about 24.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | 9-12 | 2,971 | 25.6 |
| Adams Middle | 6-8 | 1,137 | 24.7 |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | 6-8 | 1,036 | 25.3 |
| Washington Elementary | K-5 | 786 | 26.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary | K-5 | 582 | 24.3 |
| Lincoln Elementary | K-6 | 581 | 21.5 |
| Alta Vista Elementary | K-5 | 551 | 23.0 |
| Madison Elementary | K-5 | 465 | 27.4 |
| Tulita Elementary | K-5 | 444 | 22.2 |
| Birney Elementary | K-5 | 429 | 25.2 |
| Beryl Heights Elementary | K-5 | 421 | 26.3 |
| Patricia Dreizler Continuation High | 9-12 | 45 | 11.3 |
Towns near Redondo Beach
- Hermosa Beach, CA1.4 mi · 19,728 people · home $2,000,001
- Torrance, CA2.9 mi · 147,067 people · home $1,074,700
- Manhattan Beach, CA3.7 mi · 35,506 people · home $2,000,001
- Lawndale, CA3.8 mi · 31,807 people · home $781,900
- El Segundo, CA4.4 mi · 17,272 people · home $1,587,500
- Alondra Park, CA4.7 mi · 8,569 people · home $835,100
- Del Aire, CA5.0 mi · 10,338 people · home $928,600
- Palos Verdes Estates, CA5.4 mi · 13,347 people · home $2,000,001
Redondo Beach questions
Is Redondo Beach, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redondo Beach scores better for retirees than 44% of California towns and quieter than 11%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Redondo Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Redondo Beach is valued at $1,279,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $150,245, so homes cost about 8.5 times income. Median rent is $2,691 a month.
What is the weather like in Redondo Beach?
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Redondo Beach get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redondo Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 1, 1983. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)