El Segundo

El Segundo is one of Los Angeles County’s most desirable coastal communities, known for its strong housing demand, beach-adjacent lifestyle, walkability, and long-term property value growth. With tightening inventory and continued buyer competition, El Segundo continues to attract professionals, luxury buyers, and long-term homeowners seeking coastal living, convenience, and lifestyle within Southern California real estate.

Overview for El Segundo, CA

16,863 people live in El Segundo, where the median age is 38.2 and the average individual income is $80,399. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,863

Total Population

38.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$80,399

Average individual Income

🌴 El Segundo Real Estate & Community Guide

El Segundo is one of Los Angeles County’s most desirable coastal residential communities, known for its beach-adjacent lifestyle, strong housing demand, walkable neighborhoods, and long-term property value growth. Located in the South Bay near Manhattan Beach, Playa Vista, and major Silicon Beach employment hubs, El Segundo continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between coastal living, accessibility, and long-term investment potential within Southern California real estate.

El Segundo real estate offers a diverse mix of luxury homes, modern residences, updated traditional properties, townhomes, investment opportunities, and highly desirable family-oriented neighborhoods that appeal to professionals, executives, luxury buyers, and long-term homeowners alike. Buyers are often drawn to El Segundo because of its strong community atmosphere, proximity to the coast, and accessibility throughout Los Angeles County.

 

🏡 Living in El Segundo

One of El Segundo’s biggest attractions is its combination of coastal lifestyle living, residential comfort, and accessibility throughout Southern California.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🌊 South Bay beaches & coastal lifestyle amenities  
☕ Restaurants, cafes & nightlife  
🛍️ Local shopping & entertainment  
🚴 Beach bike paths & outdoor recreation  
✈️ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)  
🚗 Convenient freeway access throughout Los Angeles County  
🏙️ Silicon Beach & aerospace employment corridors  

El Segundo continues to attract buyers looking for a more relaxed coastal environment while remaining connected to nearby business centers, entertainment districts, and major Southern California destinations.

 

📈 El Segundo Housing Market

The El Segundo housing market remains highly competitive due to tightening inventory levels and continued buyer demand throughout the South Bay.

Current El Segundo market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $2.635M  
👀 Homes averaging only 1–3 showings before contract  
⏱️ Average time on market between 9–27 days  
📉 Housing inventory near 2.6 months of supply  

The reduction in inventory combined with quick showing-to-contract timelines continues to signal strong confidence from qualified buyers actively searching throughout El Segundo.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Are Moving Fast in El Segundo

Buyers searching for homes for sale in El Segundo are often looking for:

✔️ Coastal lifestyle living  
✔️ Strong long-term property values  
✔️ Luxury & move-up housing opportunities  
✔️ Walkability & community atmosphere  
✔️ Silicon Beach & aerospace industry proximity  
✔️ Investment & rental potential  
✔️ Limited inventory & strong buyer demand  

El Segundo’s combination of location, coastal lifestyle appeal, and economic strength continues to support strong buyer demand across multiple price points.

 

📍 El Segundo Neighborhood Lifestyle

El Segundo offers a unique blend of coastal energy, residential comfort, and community identity. Buyers often appreciate the city’s walkability, beach proximity, lifestyle amenities, and relatively smaller-town atmosphere compared to surrounding Los Angeles markets.

The city also provides convenient access to nearby communities including:

📍 Manhattan Beach  
📍 Hermosa Beach  
📍 Playa Vista  
📍 Marina del Rey  
📍 Redondo Beach  
📍 Santa Monica  

This central South Bay location continues to make El Segundo especially attractive for professionals, luxury buyers, investors, and long-term homeowners seeking coastal real estate opportunities without sacrificing accessibility and lifestyle convenience.

 

🏠 Buying or Selling a Home in El Segundo

Whether you're searching for a coastal residence, luxury property, investment opportunity, move-up home, or long-term ownership opportunity, El Segundo continues to stand out as one of Los Angeles County’s strongest and most competitive coastal housing markets.

With inventory remaining limited and buyer demand continuing to strengthen, strategic pricing, high-quality presentation, and targeted marketing have become increasingly important for sellers looking to maximize results in today's market.

Around El Segundo, CA

There's plenty to do around El Segundo, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crush Tennis, Pivot Cycle and Strength, and Code Ninjas.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 3.89 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.3 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.34 miles 75 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.79 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.72 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.73 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in El Segundo, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby El Segundo. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for El Segundo, CA

El Segundo has 7,125 households, with an average household size of 2.36. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in El Segundo do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,863 people call El Segundo home. The population density is 3,086.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

16,863

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.2

Median Age

50.45 / 49.55%

Men vs Women

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Total Households

2.36

Average Household Size

$80,399

Average individual Income

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.