Here's what it costs to live in Long Beach, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,515 per month, while the typical home is valued around $696,400. Households earn a median of $140,739 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$140,739
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,515
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$696,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,756
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,485
Per month
Avg Home Value
$878,050
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.4
fair
Hospitals
166
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.0%
What is the cost of living index for Long Beach?
The cost of living index for Long Beach is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Long Beach?
The median gross rent in Long Beach is $2,515 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Long Beach?
The median household income in Long Beach is $140,739 per year.
What is the median home value in Long Beach?
The median home value in Long Beach is $696,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Long Beach?
Air quality data for Long Beach is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Long Beach?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
