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Long Beach
  • City in California

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Long Beach is a city in California with a population of 462,293. Long Beach is in Los Angeles County. Living in Long Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Long Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Long Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Long Beach are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$709,700
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,698
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    338.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    44.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    158
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    477.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,435.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    685.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

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