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Paramount

Paramount

Neighborhood in Long Beach, California

Los Angeles County 90712, 90805

$488,981 Average Value
$458 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A north Long Beach neighborhood on the rise with an extensive park project

Paramount is a north Long Beach neighborhood featuring a recent project that is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Davenport Park has started its transformation as a valuable community resource, with construction expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The project addresses the area’s need for more green space and increases the park equity within Long Beach. A perk of living in Paramount is the housing prices. “It’s very economical there. It’s a place to consider when you’re looking to buy for the first time,” says Realtor Priscilla Martinez, who works with Realty One and has over a decade of experience in the area. Not only economical, the housing options are also wide-ranging to suit many people’s needs.

An elevated view of Paramount-Long Beach shows wide variety of living.
An elevated view of Paramount-Long Beach shows wide variety of living.
A variety of style homes can be found in the Paramount neighborhood.
A variety of style homes can be found in the Paramount neighborhood.
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Wide-ranging housing options in affordable Paramount

The neighborhood has retail on its northern side, while the rest of Paramount is residential. There's quite a variety of home styles to fit most people’s demands, including single-family homes, condos, manufactured homes and apartments. Located in Paramount’s northeast section, the single-family homes are primarily midcentury ranch-style homes and bungalows. They sit on smaller lots, but these have enough space for front yards with garden beds and backyards roomy enough for small patios. Some of the larger homes have driveways, but many residents park on the street. Ranch-style homes range from $700,000 to $800,000. Condos are on the neighborhood's western side, with prices ranging from $300,000 for a one-bedroom to $500,000 for a three-bedroom. The Ackerfield Condominiums subdivision boasts amenities like a gated entrance and a community pool. The Friendly Village Mobile Home Park, in Paramount’s southeast corner, has manufactured homes with prices ranging from $150,000 to $200,000. Neighborhood X is more affordable than other communities in this area, as its median price is about $200k less than the surrounding neighborhoods

Bungalow style homes are common in the small neighborhood of Paramount.
Bungalow style homes are common in the small neighborhood of Paramount.
Most homes in Paramount-Long Beach are single story.
Most homes in Paramount-Long Beach are single story.
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The Davenport Park project and more recreation

Davenport Park is a spacious park of about 12 acres, located on the neighborhood’s eastern side on East 55th Street. Named after Corporal Ed "Pops" Davenport, a longtime Long Beach police officer, the park is undergoing drastic renovations. The project broke ground in 2023 and will be finished by the end of 2024. Residents can soon expect a multipurpose sports field, fitness equipment and a picnic area shaded by trees. There will also be a paved walking path and expanded parking options. About half a mile from Paramount, Biscailuz Park has a picnic pavilion and a playground. It also has sports facilities, including basketball courts and a ballfield.

Davenport Park offers a walking path around the playing fields in Long Beach.
Davenport Park offers a walking path around the playing fields in Long Beach.
Biscailuz Park has a great basketball court for all those who want to ball it up.
Biscailuz Park has a great basketball court for all those who want to ball it up.
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Well-rated Long Beach Unified public schools with student support

Holmes Elementary School has a B-plus rating on Niche. Hoover Middle School has a B, while Lakewood High School has an A-minus. All three schools offer Student Support Sources: resources for homelessness, bullying, mental health and more. Students from Lakewood High have gotten full rides to prestigious universities like Yale and Columbia, and it offers academic pathways that allow each student to focus their education on subjects that interest them.

Holmes Elementary School is where young students begin their academic journey.
Holmes Elementary School is where young students begin their academic journey.
Hoover Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
Hoover Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
Paramount students earn their diploma at Lakewood High School.
Paramount students earn their diploma at Lakewood High School.
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Shops and casual restaurants in Paramount Plaza and on South Street

Located at the northern end of Paramount, Paramount Plaza has shopping and a few restaurants. The Dollar Zone sells beauty and cleaning products. At CK Donuts, locals can order breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and donuts. Los Tres Pollos #3, ideal for quick and casual meals, has been serving Mexican classics in north Long Beach since 2008. Directly east of the neighborhood in Lakewood, South Street has plenty of stores and restaurants, including Sizzling Wok. This Thai restaurant serves noodle boats in a vintage-style interior, with checkerboard floors and a chalkboard displaying menu items. For groceries, there’s a Walmart and a WinCo Foods.

CK Donuts is the go-to for coffee and pastries in the Paramount neighborhood.
CK Donuts is the go-to for coffee and pastries in the Paramount neighborhood.
Paramount locals get the best deals at Dollar Zone.
Paramount locals get the best deals at Dollar Zone.
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A 5-mile commute to downtown Long Beach and access to Long Beach Transit

Paramount is about 5 miles north of downtown Long Beach via Long Beach Boulevard. The neighborhood is also close to Interstate 710 for commutes to Los Angeles. If residents want to take public transportation, they can catch a Long Beach Transit bus at multiple stops on Paramount Boulevard and South Street. For medical services, residents can go to UCI Health — Lakewood, about a mile away. The closest major airport is Long Beach Airport, only about 5 miles south of the neighborhood.

Public Transportation is a great way to get around the area of Paramount.
Public Transportation is a great way to get around the area of Paramount.
Bus stops are found on major roads near Paramount.
Bus stops are found on major roads near Paramount.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

7 min drive

Bus

Paramount & 55th Way E

Bus

South & Paramount SE

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Paramount US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$370,000
Median Single Family Price
$777,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$382,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$309,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$458
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$380,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
332
Median Year Built
1969
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,253
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,590
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
886
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
660
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,585
Median Age
31
Population Density
39 ppl/acre
Population under 18
33%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,872
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,805

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 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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