Huntington Beach, CA 92646 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Huntington Beach, CA—92646

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,316,000

1.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$133,000

37.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49

42.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$3,900

4.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,360

3.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,070

6.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$4,400

9.2% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Huntington Beach, CA

92648 92647 92649

Home Price Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Huntington Beach, CA is $1,316,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Huntington Beach, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,316,000	1.9%
Single Family	$1,396,000	2.0%
Condos	$714,000	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 $4,190, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Huntington Beach, CA is 1-bedrooms: $2,410, 2-bedrooms: $3,230, 3-bedrooms: $4,880, 4-bedrooms: $5,630. The most common rental property sizes in Huntington Beach, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.1% and 28.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,900	$4,190
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,360	$2,410
2 Bed Rent	$3,070	$3,230
3 Bed Rent	$4,400	$4,880
4 Bed Rent	$5,500	$5,630

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.0%

1 Bedroom

14.7%

2 Bedrooms

39.1%

3 Bedrooms

28.5%

4 Bedrooms

12.0%

5+ Bedrooms

2.7%

Property Listings — Huntington Beach, CA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Huntington Beach, CA is 49. This is a increase of 42.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,030,000	-14.0%
Listing Count	89	12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	12.0%
Days on Market	49	42.0%

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Demographics — Huntington Beach, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 55,800, which has remained stable by -0.1% over the past 5 years. Huntington Beach, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	55,800	-0.1%
% Under 18	19.0%	1.6%
% Seniors	23.0%	14.4%
% WFH	22.8%	240.3%
% w/ College Degree	50.4%	15.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA is a predominantly white area, with 62.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Huntington Beach, CA is hispanic, making up 16.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.9% of the population in Huntington Beach, CA, and this percentage has increased by 12.9% 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	62.7%	-7.1%
% Black	0.9%	-10.0%
% Hispanic	16.0%	9.6%
% Asian	13.3%	11.8%
% Foreign Born	14.9%	12.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Huntington Beach, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 274 mortgage originations in Huntington Beach, CA, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 9.0% 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. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	274
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	19.0%

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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 2.0%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Huntington Beach, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	104
Total Units Section 8	104
% Rentals under Section 8	2.0%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$270	$2,360	$2,630
2 Bedroom	$40	$3,070	$3,110
3 Bedroom	-$190	$4,400	$4,210
4 Bedroom	-$470	$5,500	$5,030