Housing data for Laguna Beach, FL
Laguna Beach, FL has an estimated 3,830 residents and 5,511 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Bay County.
27.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,266 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,830 (±469)
- Housing units
- 5,511 (±461)
- Households that rent
- 27.0%
- Median gross rent
- $1,266
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −15.0%
What stands out in Laguna Beach
Rental vacancy rate: 31.6% (±15.5 points) in Laguna Beach, higher than in Bay County (11.7%).
Median home value: $438,100 (±$45,138) in Laguna Beach, higher than in Bay County ($310,500).
Homes built before 1980: 38.3% (±6.4 points) in Laguna Beach, higher than in Bay County (24.3%).
Median real estate taxes: $2,358 (±$196) in Laguna Beach, higher than in Bay County ($1,807).
- Vacancy rate in Laguna Beach
- Home values in Laguna Beach
- Age of homes in Laguna Beach
- Property taxes in Laguna Beach
Housing in Laguna Beach at a glance
- Median rent: $1,266 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,513 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 50.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 27.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $76,607 median household income
- Home values: $438,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,635 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,358 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 19.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 45.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 38.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 31.6% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 94.0% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 17.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −15.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 6.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Laguna Beach against Bay County, its state and the nation
| Laguna Beach | Bay County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,830 (±469) | 186,393 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,511 (±461) | 108,362 (±78) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.0% (±6.2 points) | 33.2% (±1.4 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,266 (±$272) | $1,484 (±$39) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $76,607 (±$13,195) | $73,533 (±$2,046) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $438,100 (±$45,138) | $310,500 (±$6,825) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,358 (±$196) | $1,807 (±$76) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.3% (±6.4 points) | 24.3% (±1.2 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.8% (±4.8 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 57.0 years (±5.3) | 41.0 years (±0.3) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Laguna Beach covers 2.5 square miles of land, about 1,526 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Laguna Beach has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,504 (±572) | 3,830 (±469) | −15.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 5,055 (±271) | 5,511 (±461) | +9.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $996 (±$110) | $1,266 (±$272) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $237,000 (±$19,762) | $438,100 (±$45,138) | +84.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,368 (±$7,998) | $76,607 (±$13,195) | +31.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,401 (±$105) | $1,635 (±$180) | +16.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,293 (±$172) | $2,358 (±$196) | +82.4% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 29.9% (±7.7 points) | 27.0% (±6.2 points) | −2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 25.1% (±11.0 points) | 31.6% (±15.5 points) | +6.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near Laguna Beach
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach | 4.7 mi | $1,791 | $441,300 | 40.8% |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 13 mi | $1,667 | $373,200 | 37.7% |
| Ebro | 13 mi | $967 | $191,700 | 32.7% |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 14 mi | $1,323 | $397,200 | 29.6% |
| Pretty Bayou | 16 mi | $1,749 | $298,900 | 28.6% |
| Panama City | 18 mi | $1,327 | $268,900 | 43.7% |
| Lynn Haven | 19 mi | $1,563 | $320,000 | 35.6% |
| Cedar Grove | 20 mi | $1,420 | $176,100 | 33.4% |
Places in Florida most like Laguna Beach
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormond Beach | $1,411 | $354,800 | $69,177 | 20.8% |
| Vero Beach South | $1,314 | $335,200 | $73,420 | 20.4% |
| South Gate Ridge | $1,612 | $444,800 | $70,469 | 34.1% |
| St. Augustine | $1,653 | $439,800 | $78,151 | 37.0% |
| Valparaiso | $1,366 | $394,700 | $90,110 | 35.8% |
| Fernandina Beach | $1,259 | $555,400 | $97,903 | 19.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Laguna Beach, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,414 | $1,517 | $1,651 | $2,101 | $2,567 |
HUD income limits for Laguna Beach, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,800 | $34,650 | $55,400 |
| 2 people | $23,750 | $39,600 | $63,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,550 | $71,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,450 | $85,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,400 | $91,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,350 | $98,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,300 | $104,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Panama City, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $98,900.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Laguna Beach is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Laguna Beach
What is the average rent in Laguna Beach, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Laguna Beach is $1,266 (±$272) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Laguna Beach?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Laguna Beach, FL is $1,513 (±$518) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Laguna Beach rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Laguna Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach has an estimated 573 (±161) renting households, 27.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Laguna Beach?
The median household income in Laguna Beach is $76,607 (±$13,195) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Laguna Beach, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $438,100 (±$45,138) for owner-occupied homes in Laguna Beach (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Laguna Beach growing?
In Laguna Beach, the number of residents went from 4,504 in 2015–2019 to 3,830 in 2020–2024 (−15.0%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach CDP, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Panama City, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Panama City, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Laguna Beach CDP, Florida (place:37500, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .