62 Independent Living Facilities near Huntington Beach, CA

Learn More About Independent Living in Huntington Beach, CA

Welcome to “Surf City, USA,” where miles of sandy beaches, famous seaside diners and surf shops, and both natural and man-made wonders combine to create a vibrant coastal community perfectly suited for an ideal retirement.

In Huntington Beach, independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Huntington Beach retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Huntington Beach, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living in Huntington Beach is about $4,700 in the city proper and $3,700 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of California is around $3,000.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Huntington Beach are rated eight points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated slightly above average, as well.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is two times greater than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half the average.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
108	110	117	109	106	106

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$106,050 per year	$73,371 per year	$95,030 per year	$53,565 per year	$43,935 per year	$6,628/ per year	$1,436 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Huntington Beach include:

Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 510+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 210+
• Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement, ICU

Huntington Beach Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency department, inpatient surgery, ICU

Weather and Climate

Huntington Beach, like most of the Los Angeles area, has a type of dry subtropical climate called Mediterranean. This means Huntington Beach has hot summers with very little rainfall, and cool but not cold winters with slightly more precipitation than during the summer months. The average humidity level is 65% and remains steady throughout the year, although humidity levels are often highest during June and July at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
57°F	68°F	46°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	83°F	65°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 115

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 12.94 inches

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
45.8	16.9%	33,926	4,441.5 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	12.1%	1.4%	20.0%	0.4%	5.4%	61.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Huntington Beach, CA: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 61/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Orange County

Democratic	Republican	Other
50.9%	42.3%	5.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

With its signature ocean swells, miles of public beaches, and the International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach rightfully secured “Surf City, USA” as its official nickname in 2006. This coastal Orange County town is relatively serene compared to the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles to the north and is home to several popular throwbacks that transport visitors to bygone eras.

The heart of Huntington Beach is undoubtedly the area around the intersection of Main Street and the Pacific Coast Highway, where downtown meets the sandy shoreline that gives the city its name. Here you’ll find plenty of tropical restaurants, seaside bars, surf shops, a weekly farmers market, ocean-view hotels and apartments, plus the Huntington Beach Bike Trail which runs along the coast for miles in either direction. This is also where the historic Huntington Beach Pier — featuring the 1940s-era Ruby’s Diner — juts out into the Pacific toward Santa Catalina Island.

There’s more to Huntington Beach than surfboards, though. About three miles up the coast from downtown are the Bolsa Chica State Beach and Ecological Reserve, ideal destinations for camping, fishing, and birdwatching. Huntington Harbour, just inland from the PCH, is a planned community consisting of five man-made islands with waterways in between each residential section. Back toward the center of town is Huntington Central Park, which comprises more than 350 acres of greenspace and contains several walking trails and ponds, plus a nature center, library, bandstand, lakeside cafe, equestrian center, disc golf course, and senior center with a wide range of activities and services designed specifically for older residents and retirees. Other unique attractions within Huntington Beach include time warps like the late-1800s Newland House Museum — the city’s oldest residence — and the Old World Village, a quaint shopping district built to evoke Germany of centuries past, where you can roam the lantern-lit cobblestone streets, browse novelty shops, try some Bavarian bratwurst or other cuisines from around the globe, and join the annual Oktoberfest celebrations.

Transportation

Public transportation in Huntington Beach is available via the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), which provides nine bus routes in Huntington Beach. The city also promotes safe travel zones for walkers and bicyclists. Huntington Beach’s “Seniors on the Go” program, specifically for residents 60 and above, allows riders to schedule transportation directly from their preferred pickup location to their destination — whether it’s a medical appointment, a shopping district, or senior center.