The Town FilesLong Beach, Washington
City in Pacific County · population 1,688 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $362,700
- Household income
- $53,032
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 65°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 50.9
Long Beach is a city of 1,688 people in Pacific County, Washington. The median home is worth $362,700, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks hipper than 99% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 99% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Washington towns.
How Long Beach ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Long Beach is worth $362,700, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $53,032, which is more affordable than 13% of Washington towns. Median rent is $741 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Long Beach | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,700 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $741 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $53,032 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 39.6% | — |
Who lives in Long Beach
| People | Long Beach | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Long Beach
July highs average 65.2°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 78.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Long Beach since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on March 19, 2021 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 19, 2021.
Severe weather in Pacific County since 1996
Pacific County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Pacific County
Pacific County had 6,498 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,311 a year. Unemployment was 6% in 2023; in Long Beach itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Long Beach
3 public schools with 280 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Elementary School | K-2 | 193 | 14.8 |
| Ocean Beach Options Academy | K-12 | 60 | 30.0 |
| Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 27 | — |
Towns near Long Beach
- Ilwaco, WA3.7 mi · 1,087 people · home $370,300
- Ocean Park, WA9.3 mi · 1,814 people · home $350,500
- Warrenton, OR14.4 mi · 6,277 people · home $415,800
- Astoria, OR16.7 mi · 10,181 people · home $444,800
- Gearhart, OR23.8 mi · 1,793 people · home $688,100
- Svensen, OR23.9 mi · 853 people · home $383,100
- South Bend, WA24.5 mi · 1,746 people · home $262,300
- Knappa, OR26.4 mi · 1,007 people · home $442,100
Long Beach questions
Is Long Beach, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Long Beach scores better for retirees than 86% of Washington towns and quieter than 59%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.9).
How much does a house cost in Long Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Long Beach is valued at $362,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,032, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $741 a month.
What is the weather like in Long Beach?
July highs average 65.2°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 78.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Long Beach get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Long Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on March 19, 2021. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- 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)