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Santa Monica, CA vs Hermosa Beach, CA

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- Hermosa Beach is 0% more densely populated than Santa Monica.
- People are 25.9% more likely to be married in Hermosa Beach.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in Hermosa Beach.
 Santa Monica, CAHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,787329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
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 Population - 201089,788  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,566285,036,114
 Population - 199086,905  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock13,875.993.4
 Land Area8.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Monica, CAHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Monica, CAHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 White62.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian9.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Monica, CAHermosa Beach, CAUnited States
 Married Population40.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.1%50.2%
 Never Married43.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households46,664  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,56480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households27,282  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews
Renee · Santa Monica, CA
My comp of Okc vs SM differs from stars shown here
Over 4 years ago

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

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Cynthia · Santa Monica, CA
Best investment I've made.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

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John · Santa Monica, CA
Stay away. This place is dangerous.
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

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Reviews for Hermosa Beach    9 Reviews
Flavia · Manhattan Beach, CA
Hermosa Beach is a fantastic beach town resort
Over 9 years ago

Homes for sale in this beautiful city are in the $1million + range and go up to $16 million for a home on The Strand. So much good to say about Hermosa Beach. Please  More

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ccjr1000 · North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful place to live
Over 12 years ago

Wonderful place to live for mild weather, entertainment, and clean  More

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Cherryl · Hermosa Beach, CA
Wonderful quality of life here
Over 13 years ago

The weather is perfect, the people are very kind, there is virtually no crime, so many things to do no matter what your interests, everyone is fit and active, great  More

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