Bel Air vs Manhattan Beach

Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Manhattan Beach leads
Manhattan Beach wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Bel Air
$3.4M median
Ultra Luxury Gated
Neighborhood B
Manhattan Beach
$2.5M median
Upscale
⭐ Overall Leader
Bel Air
Metric
Manhattan Beach
$3.4M

Median Price
$2.5M
10/10

School Rating
8/10
A+

Crime Grade
A-
28/100

Walk Score
72/100
20 min

Commute
28 min
0

Parks Nearby
3
0

Cafes
8
0

Groceries
1
19 min

Hospital
29 min
Bel Air
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
39%
Manhattan Beach
Median Price
74%
School Rating
80%
Crime Grade
85%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bel Air or Manhattan Beach more expensive?

Bel Air has a median home price of $3.4M and Manhattan Beach is $2.5M. Manhattan Beach is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Bel Air or Manhattan Beach?

Bel Air has a school rating of 10/10 and Manhattan Beach rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Bel Air or Manhattan Beach safer?

Bel Air has a crime grade of A+ and Manhattan Beach is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Bel Air scores 28/100 for walkability. Manhattan Beach scores 72/100. Manhattan Beach is the more walkable option.