$729,036Average Value$566Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
A laidback Long Beach neighborhood
DeForest Park is just removed enough from nearby Long Beach to offer residents a little breather from the city as well as a little more space. “DeForest Park is a tiny little pocket away from the main streets,” says Airazulema Alfaro, a Realtor with Keller Williams SELA. “People move here because it's a little bit secluded, and it's close to the park.” Thanks to nearby freeway access, residents can still easily travel throughout Long Beach and enjoy their own quiet enclave.
DeForest Park borders neighborhood
The neighborhood shares its name with, a fifty-acre park along the Los Angeles River. It offers pickleball and volleyball courts as well as a playground and softball field. Nature trails wind through the park's wetlands, which the city protects, preserving the natural habitat of local wildlife. Visitors can download the Agents of Discovery app for an interactive experience.
According to the DeForest Park Neighborhood Association, the park is haunted. Visitors have reported feeling bursts of cold air and have recorded disembodied voices on electronic devices. In addition to hosting specters, the park is home to events like a chili cook-off, Christmas light display contest and the Earth Day celebration.
Head over to DeForest Park for a game of Pickleball.
View of DeForest Park showing the long walking paths and tennis courts.
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Single-family homes and condos in DeForest Park
Modest ranch-styles and bungalows sit side by side on palm-shaded streets in DeForest Park. “When I showed clients the area, they really liked it. It's a quiet, well-kept community,” says Alfaro. These single-family homes sell between $500,000 and $800,000. Developers are actively building condos in DeForest Park, selling from $700,000 to $880,000. “It’s a nice area for families,” says Nancy Deprez, a real estate agent with Vista Sotheby's International Realty.“If you want a big backyard, it’s a good place to check out.”
This home in DeForest Park has a mix of brick and stucco giving it a unique design.
Homes in DeForest Park are mostly ranch style homes.
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Kids attend Long Beach Unified Schools
Kids living in DeForest Park can begin kindergarten at Colin Powell Academy for Success, which was graded B-minus by Niche, and remain at the school through eighth grade. They can then go on to Jordan High School, which also earned a B-minus from Niche. The school offers different career pathways, from journalism to manufacturing, to help students gain college or career experience before graduating.
Colin Powell Academy for Success is a well known school in the neighborhood.
Jordan High School has great teachers and staff.
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Access to Artesia Freeway
“DeForest Park is very convenient,” says Deprez. “It’s close to the freeway, so it’s good for commuters.” Artesia Freeway runs just a couple blocks north of the neighborhood, and Interstate 710 is just across the river, so drivers are close to expedited routes throughout town. The city bus also circulates the area. Walking or biking in DeForest Park is less easy, so most residents drive. Long Beach Airport sits just six miles south for those traveling farther away.
View of the lush neighborhood of DeForest Park with well maintained yards.
Public transportation is always near in the neighborhood of DeForest Park.
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Local favorites on Atlantic Avenue
This suburban neighborhood is primarily residential but has a few nearby restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. Local options include Orange Teriyaki Restaurant, a fast-casual Japanese restaurant, and La Casa De La Baleada, a Honduran restaurant. El Pollo Imperial, a Peruvian restaurant known for its roasted chicken dishes, operates in Deforest Park. For quicker options, locals grab takeout from the neighborhood McDonald’s or La Taqueria Brand. The closest grocery store, Big Saver Foods, is a couple miles east.
Try the delicious squid plate from El Pollo Imperial in the neighborhood of DeForest Park.
Retail and restaurants are scattered throughout DeForest Park.
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Parks in this Area
Houghton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Coolidge Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Kelly Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Jackson Park
Picnic Area
Playground
DeForest Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Grace Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
11 min drive
Bus
Atlantic & 60th NW
Bus
Atlantic & South NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
DeForest Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $728,052, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,409
Median Age
35
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,364
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,630
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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