Is Surfside a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Huntington Beach, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
45 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Gilbert Drive in Huntington Beach for a reported 60-year-old man who had fallen and was not alert in a driveway. Advanced life support was provided and transport to a hospital called Coast was requested. | Gilbert Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Gilbert Drive and Somerset Lane with multiple units assigned. | Gilbert Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units respond to a reported residence fire near Granada Avenue and 2nd Street in Long Beach. Radio updates indicate they are working on a garage that appears to be on fire, with officers requested to help manage a crowd in the area. | Granada Ave & 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue near a business on East Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, with additional air support requested. | E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to the area of a Wild Fork store on East Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach for a possible medical emergency involving a woman in her forties who was reported down outside the business. | Wild Fork Store, 6405 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an assault near La Verne Ave in Long Beach. A woman was heard screaming and reporting that a group on e-bikes chased the caller, threatened to kill him, and that her husband was hit and possibly choked. Radio traffic mentioned one juvenile and two adults involved. | La Verne Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Ultimo Avenue for a male who is weak and dizzy. Fire units Engine 14 and Rescue 18 responded with a Charlie level response. | Ultimo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Newman Avenue and Beach Boulevard with multiple units responding. | Newman Ave Unit D, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast information about a possible domestic violence suspect last seen traveling north on Edwards Street from Bolsa Avenue in Westminster in a silver Mazda CX-9. The report included a detailed physical description of the suspect, clothing, a neck tattoo, and noted that physical force was allegedly used. | Bolsa Ave & Edwards St, Westminster, CA 92683 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was provided for a seizure near Skylark Drive and Hummingbird Lane in Huntington Beach. The response was upgraded to a higher priority. | Skylark Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | Medical Emergency |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Surfside is a suburban coastal neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA, with a median home price of $2,400,403 and average rent of $3,960. It features mostly small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings built mainly between 1940 and 1999.
The neighborhood has a very high vacancy rate of 50.7%, often due to seasonal occupancy. It has low child poverty and a diverse population with notable Greek and British ancestries.
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Surfside's housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings, many built between 1940 and 1999.
| Seasonal Occupancy | 43.4% |
|---|---|
| Homes Built 1940-1969 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Surfside has very low child poverty and a mix of executive and service occupations shaping its culture.
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Workforce | 62.1% |
Demographics
| Executive, Manager & Professional Share | 62.1% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Income Rank | Top 14% |
| Irish Ancestry | 13.8% |
| English Ancestry | 10.9% |
| Persian Spoken at Home | 1.4% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.
Surfside offers short commutes with a high rate of solo driving, typical of suburban coastal neighborhoods.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 79.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Surfside?
The median home price is $2,400,403, higher than 99.0% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Why is the vacancy rate so high?
Vacancy is 50.7%, often due to seasonal occupancy common in vacation areas.
What is the child poverty rate?
0.0%, lower than all U.S. neighborhoods.
What ancestries are common?
Irish (13.8%) and English (10.9%) ancestries are notable.