The Town FilesMarina del Rey, California
Community in Los Angeles County · population 11,373 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $458,800
- Household income
- $146,623
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 37.1
Marina del Rey is a community of 11,373 people in Los Angeles County, California. The median home is worth $458,800, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of California towns, more vibrant than 100% of California towns, more seaside character than 98% of California towns.
How Marina del Rey ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marina del Rey is worth $458,800, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $146,623, which is more affordable than 97% of California towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 5.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marina del Rey | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,800 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $146,623 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 5.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.9% | — |
Who lives in Marina del Rey
| People | Marina del Rey | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.9% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.0% | — |
| Work from home | 55.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 93.3% |
Weather in Marina del Rey
July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 48.7°F. About 13.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marina del Rey since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 1, 1983 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 12, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on February 11, 1959.
Severe weather in Los Angeles County since 1996
Los Angeles County has been included in 88 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5605: Canyon Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | DR-4856: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5550: Eaton Fire |
| January 8, 2025 | Fire | FM-5551: Hurst Fire |
| January 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5549: Palisades Fire |
Jobs and pay in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County had 4,525,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,554 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Marina del Rey itself the ACS puts it at 11.2%.
Public schools in Marina del Rey
7 public schools with 2,424 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary | K-5 | 526 | 21.9 |
| Playa Vista Elementary | K-5 | 474 | 23.7 |
| Animo Venice Charter High (charter) | 9-12 | 373 | 17.8 |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary | K-5 | 354 | 25.3 |
| Westminster Avenue Elementary | K-5 | 344 | 20.2 |
| Westside Global Awareness Magnet | K-8 | 208 | 16.0 |
| Paseo del Rey Fundamental | K-5 | 145 | 16.1 |
Towns near Marina del Rey
- Santa Monica, CA3.6 mi · 93,076 people · home $1,755,500
- Culver City, CA3.7 mi · 40,779 people · home $1,142,900
- Los Angeles, CA3.8 mi · 3,898,747 people · home $921,200
- El Segundo, CA4.8 mi · 17,272 people · home $1,587,500
- Ladera Heights, CA4.8 mi · 6,654 people · home $1,661,600
- Manhattan Beach, CA5.5 mi · 35,506 people · home $2,000,001
- Lennox, CA5.9 mi · 20,323 people · home $708,000
- View Park-Windsor Hills, CA6.0 mi · 11,419 people · home $1,141,500
Marina del Rey questions
Is Marina del Rey, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marina del Rey scores better for retirees than 7% of California towns and quieter than 24%. 6.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Marina del Rey?
The median owner-occupied home in Marina del Rey is valued at $458,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,623, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Marina del Rey?
July highs average 75.1°F and January lows 48.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Marina del Rey get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marina del Rey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 1, 1983. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)