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Best city for remote work? Long Beach, CA

D
Score
41/100
Rank #169 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Long Beach can still work for remote work if you’re leaning into broadband subscription and typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s a more specialized pick in this set (#169 of 200). The main watch-out is commute 45+ min share.

Methodology · Sources · CA rankings

Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Long Beach ranks here

  • Broadband subscription: 92% (1% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,979/mo (37% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Median household income: $83,969 (11% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 21% (87% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 35% (1% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
458,491
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 49%Female 51%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,979/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
14%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
92%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$83,969
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
35%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
21%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
28/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
92/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
32/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
79/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

18%
Less than HS
47%
HS / Some college
22%
Bachelor’s
13%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

14%
Work from home
86%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

92%
Broadband
8%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,979/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
92%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
14%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$83,969
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
35%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
21%

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#171 Baltimore, MD
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FAQ

›What is Long Beach’s remote work score and rank?
Long Beach, CA scores D (41/100) and ranks #169 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Long Beach city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Long Beach, CA?
Population is about 458,491 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Long Beach, CA?
About 49% male and 51% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Long Beach, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,979/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Long Beach, CA?
Work-from-home share is 14% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Long Beach, CA?
Broadband subscription is 92% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Long Beach, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 18%, HS/some college 47%, bachelor’s 22%, advanced 13%.
›Where does this data come from for Long Beach, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).