There are 20 independent living communities serving Long Beach, California. This includes 14 communities in Long Beach and 6 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from around $18 up to $165 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $69. The monthly cost averages around $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $24,750, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Long Beach, CA typically range between $557 per month and $4,675 per month. The median cost is about $2,090 per month, or around $25,080 yearly.
Located within Los Angeles County, Long Beach is a large city in California. It is included in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is the 8th largest city in the state. The encompassing metro area contains 7,287,303 inhabitants, but there are 471,952 residing within the city itself. Around 19% of the population are 55 and over.
Long Beach has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000 and a median household income is $54,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is about 11.34% and the average housing price is $240,000, which is lower than the California average of $451,500.
Long Beach has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives ideal levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Long Beach has subpar water quality, very poor air quality ratings, and a higher than average rate of crime.