Deborah Bush
Responds Quickly
Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA
(424) 361-0712
117 Total Sales
1 in Lower Westside
$550,000 Price
Lower Westside
Neighborhood in Long Beach, California
Los Angeles County 90806, 90810
Located directly west of the Los Angeles River, the Lower Westside neighborhood of Long Beach is an entirely residential area where single-story homes line the densely packed streets. This tiny neighborhood is on the quieter west side of Long Beach, away from the colorful commercial districts and the multi-use pathway along the beach. Here you’ll see one-story ranch- and Spanish-style homes built right throughout the 20th century underneath wide-open skies. Homeowners use their single- and multifamily homes as either investment properties or houses to occupy themselves. Home prices are lower here than they are in the more vibrant parts of Long Beach, where houses can cost several million dollars. On the Lower Westside, you can get a duplex for $783,000, a multifamily property for $750,000, a 1,000-square-foot traditional-style house for $550,000 and a two-story contemporary home for $715,000. The prices are lower here, the beach is just a few minutes away and the area falls within Long Beach’s highly rated public school district.
Long Beach has a lot of artists, a lot of remote workers, and a lot of character, says Beatrix Whipple, CEO and Realtor with the Whipple Group serving Long Beach and Los Angeles. “It has a city feel but it feels like a congregation of a lot of different neighborhoods,” Whipple says. “Every part of town has a different feel to it.” Kids living in the Lower Westside have access to the Long Beach Unified School District, which has an A rating from Niche. Children are assigned to James A. Garfield Elementary School, Stephens Middle School and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School, which are all on the west side. Cabrillo high school has an AP Spanish pass rate of 100% and a B+ rating from Niche.
While the Lower Westside is almost completely residential, it’s also close to several major Long Beach parks and freeways. Right around the corner is Hudson Park, a 13-acre community green space with baseball and softball fields, a playground area and picnic tables. The park has become a popular place for adult sports leagues. Commuting from the Lower Westside is also easy, as the neighborhood sits along the 710 freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway. Downtown LA is about 23 miles away. For groceries in the Lower Westside, check out La Mexicana Market or Pacific Market. When you don’t feel like cooking, you can get a nice meal at a restaurant without having to leave the west side. Casa Perez has tacos, margaritas, enchiladas and Coronas and Vegan Castle serves several variations of vegan sushi rolls. And Gemmae Bake Shop makes Filipino dishes and baked goods every day. If you want all the perks of living in Long Beach, from the restaurants to the beach to the great schools, you can have all of that on the Lower Westside with a lower cost of entry. It could be your very own slice of paradise.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Deborah Bush
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Carol Gilles
Carol Gilles
Fredericks Realty
(424) 378-5872
18 Total Sales
1 in Lower Westside
$690,000 Price
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Tyler Leeson
Tyler Leeson
Marcus & Millichap RE Invest
(949) 209-2807
146 Total Sales
2 in Lower Westside
$1,300,000 Price Range
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Jim Reyes
Jim Reyes
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(562) 582-7214
26 Total Sales
2 in Lower Westside
$585K - $715K Price Range
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Robert Compean
Robert Compean
Urban Street Ventures, Inc
(657) 500-3713
56 Total Sales
2 in Lower Westside
$875K - $890K Price Range
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Robert Stepp
Robert Stepp
Keller Williams Realty Downey
(424) 351-2503
73 Total Sales
1 in Lower Westside
$5,200,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Avila Park
- Trails
- Playground
Seaside Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Hudson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Admiral Kidd Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
14th Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Cressa Park
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Westside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Westside, Long Beach sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lower Westside, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $945,000, up 47% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$915,000
Median Single Family Price
$949,000
Median Townhouse Price
$850,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$428
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$934,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
50%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
191
Median Year Built
1947
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,228
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,184
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,157
Median Age
33
Population Density
32 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,412
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,679
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
44.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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