Huntington Beach, CA 92649 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Huntington Beach, CA—92649

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,386,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$122,000

24.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

42

22.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.5%

Median Rent

$3,580

3.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,500

7.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,200

18.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$4,600

1.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Huntington Beach, CA

92648 92647 92646

Home Price Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Huntington Beach, CA is $1,386,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Huntington Beach, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,386,000	3.6%
Single Family	$1,610,000	4.7%
Condos	$689,000	-0.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Huntington Beach, CA is $4,120, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Huntington Beach, CA is studios: $2,150, 1-bedrooms: $2,640, 2-bedrooms: $3,610, 3-bedrooms: $4,980, 4-bedrooms: $5,990. The most common rental property sizes in Huntington Beach, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 49.4% and 23.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,580	$4,120
Studio Rent	$2,150	$2,150
1 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,640
2 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,610
3 Bed Rent	$4,600	$4,980
4 Bed Rent	$5,500	$5,990

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.1%

1 Bedroom

17.7%

2 Bedrooms

49.4%

3 Bedrooms

23.5%

4 Bedrooms

4.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Huntington Beach, CA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Huntington Beach, CA is 42. This is a decrease of -22.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,640,000	-13.0%
Listing Count	123	5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	5.0%
Days on Market	42	-22.0%

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Demographics — Huntington Beach, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 35,500, which has increased by 3.2% over the past 5 years. Huntington Beach, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	35,500	3.2%
% Under 18	15.9%	-8.1%
% Seniors	21.4%	9.7%
% WFH	17.3%	96.6%
% w/ College Degree	50.6%	5.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA is a predominantly white area, with 64.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Huntington Beach, CA is hispanic, making up 16.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.3% of the population in Huntington Beach, CA, and this percentage has increased by 2.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	64.4%	-4.5%
% Black	0.6%	-45.5%
% Hispanic	16.2%	10.2%
% Asian	10.1%	-15.1%
% Foreign Born	14.3%	2.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Huntington Beach, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 406 mortgage originations in Huntington Beach, CA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 44.0%, with 6.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Huntington Beach, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	406
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Huntington Beach, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Huntington Beach, CA under the Section 8 program is 2.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Huntington Beach, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	141
Total Units Section 8	141
% Rentals under Section 8	2.4%
% Occupied Section 8	83.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$2,500	$2,450
2 Bedroom	-$300	$3,200	$2,900
3 Bedroom	-$680	$4,600	$3,920
4 Bedroom	-$810	$5,500	$4,690