Huntington Beach, CA 92648 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Huntington Beach, CA—92648

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,470,000

3.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$119,000

27.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

57

3.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$3,500

0.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,350

4.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,420

1.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$6,000

12.9% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Huntington Beach, CA

92647 92646 92649

Home Price Trends — Huntington Beach, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Huntington Beach, CA is $1,470,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Huntington Beach, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,470,000	3.4%
Single Family	$1,704,000	3.9%
Condos	$858,000	1.3%

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 $4,280, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Huntington Beach, CA is studios: $2,570, 1-bedrooms: $2,450, 2-bedrooms: $3,690, 3-bedrooms: $5,960, 4-bedrooms: $7,730. The most common rental property sizes in Huntington Beach, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 43.7% and 33.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,500	$4,280
Studio Rent	$2,390	$2,570
1 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,450
2 Bed Rent	$3,420	$3,690
3 Bed Rent	$6,000	$5,960
4 Bed Rent	$7,800	$7,730

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.8%

1 Bedroom

33.0%

2 Bedrooms

43.7%

3 Bedrooms

16.0%

4 Bedrooms

1.5%

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 57. This is a decrease of -3.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,610,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	137	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	16.0%
Days on Market	57	-3.0%

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Demographics — Huntington Beach, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA has a population of 45,500, which has decreased by -2.9% over the past 5 years. Huntington Beach, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 51.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	45,500	-2.9%
% Under 18	17.5%	0.0%
% Seniors	17.7%	7.3%
% WFH	22.1%	172.8%
% w/ College Degree	51.2%	11.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Huntington Beach, CA is a predominantly white area, with 63.2% 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 16.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.0% of the population in Huntington Beach, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 11.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	63.2%	-4.5%
% Black	0.6%	-45.5%
% Hispanic	16.3%	-4.1%
% Asian	11.2%	-9.7%
% Foreign Born	14.0%	-11.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Huntington Beach, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 438 mortgage originations in Huntington Beach, CA, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Huntington Beach, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	438
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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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 4.7%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Huntington Beach, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	495
Total Units Section 8	495
% Rentals under Section 8	4.7%
% Occupied Section 8	89.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$100	$2,350	$2,450
2 Bedroom	-$520	$3,420	$2,900
3 Bedroom	-$2,080	$6,000	$3,920
4 Bedroom	-$3,110	$7,800	$4,690