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Huntington Beach

City in California, United States

Overview

Huntington Beach, nicknamed 'Surf City USA,' is a lively coastal city in Orange County known for its sandy beaches, iconic pier, and lively surf culture. The city offers a mix of laid-back charm, upscale neighborhoods, and an active outdoor lifestyle. Visitors flock to enjoy surfing, local events, and an eclectic dining scene.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
198,711
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.66°, -118.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
74
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,995
Local Cost
$3,030
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
311 mm
Internet Speed
224 Mbps
Upload
86 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNA
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 94/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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