Hermosa Beach

Hermosa is a Spanish word meaning “Beautiful” This beautiful city was founded in 1906.

Welcome to Hermosa Beach

Hermosa is a Spanish word meaning “Beautiful”. This beautiful city was founded in 1906, and is located on the Pacific Ocean, just 5 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Hermosa Beach remains a quaint and beautiful beachside community, just over one square mile in size, with a population of 19,506. Known for its beach activities including surfing, paddle boarding, and beach volleyball, with many professional and Olympic volleyball players calling Hermosa Beach home.


In the last 15 years Hermosa Beach has undergone extensive renovation and beautification projects which have transformed the landscape of the city. Pier Plaza at the foot of the Pacific Ocean was completed is closed to street traffic, making it a popular center for bars and restaurants, bikers and pedestrians. Hermosa Beach has a mix of small original beach bungalows to large oceanfront estates on the Strand.

Overview for Hermosa Beach, CA

19,787 people live in Hermosa Beach, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $98,237. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,787

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$98,237

Average individual Income

Around Hermosa Beach, CA

There's plenty to do around Hermosa Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Up Theory, Next Adventure Bikes & E-Bikes, and Bryson Marine.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.56 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.16 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.36 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.17 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.8 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.25 miles 34 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Hermosa Beach, CA

Hermosa Beach has 8,926 households, with an average household size of 2.22. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hermosa Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,787 people call Hermosa Beach home. The population density is 13,878.09 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,787

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.5

Median Age

54.48 / 45.52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,926

Total Households

2.22

Average Household Size

$98,237

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Hermosa Beach, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Hermosa Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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