Wrigley Heights — named for the Wrigley chewing gum magnate — is a Long Beach neighborhood that began as a 12-acre development of Spanish-inspired homes built in 1927. Situated along the 405, which runs south to San Diego, and the 710, which runs north to Los Angeles, this quiet community is commuter-friendly. “It’s close to the freeways, but far enough from the homes where you don’t have the noise,” says eXp Realty agent Tony Lanz, who has almost three decades of real estate experience.
Find well manicured lawns and backyard pools in the Wrigley Heights community.
The 405 freeway conveniently runs alone Wrigley Heights in Long Beach.
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Spanish-inspired homes on Eucalyptus Avenue
The area around Eucalyptus Avenue has been dedicated to a historic district by the Long Beach City Council and still has many original Spanish-inspired homes. “Originally, when the homes were built, they were very modest, but they’ve been modified and updated over the years,” Jones says. There are also some Craftsman and ranch-style offerings around the neighborhood. Homes are on the small side — most around 1,000 square feet — and lot sizes are compact. The area is mostly single-family, with homes that range from around $750,000 on the low end to upwards of $1.1 million or more. There is a limited inventory of condos, which are priced between $400,000 and $550,000. Prospective homebuyers should know the real estate market in Wrigley Heights is very competitive. “There are not a lot of sales here, and when something does come up, it goes pretty quickly,” Lanz says.
You can find updated Spanish-style homes within Wrigley Heights, CA.
Find new Spanish style homes popping up around Wrigley Heights in Long Beach.
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High school turns out pro athletes
Families with children are served by Long Beach United, a high-performing public school district with an A grade from Niche. Students can start their education at Birney Elementary School, a community school in North Wrigley graded B by Niche, but with an A in diversity. Kids may then advance to Hughes Middle, a B-plus school with an A-plus in diversity. Long Beach Polytechnic is an A-plus high school that was founded in 1895. Poly is historically a sports powerhouse that has turned out many professional athletes like MLB All-Stars Chase Utley and Tony Gwynn, and tennis legend Billie Jean King.
North Wrigley's elementary school is Birney Elementary.
Hughes Middle School serves the students of North Wrigley.
Teens in Los Cerritos, CA can attend Long Beach Polytechnic High School.
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No highway traffic cutting through
Wrigley Heights is bordered by I-405 to the north and I-710 to the west. The drive to downtown Long Beach is about 4 miles via Pacific Avenue, and the drive to Los Angeles is about 20 miles away via I-110. Long Beach Airport is under 5 miles east and Los Angeles International is about 20 miles northwest. “It’s worth noting that there isn’t much through traffic. Waze is not going to cut you through Wrigley Heights,” Lanz says. “There’s also the MTA light rail station right there at Wardlow, which is really helpful getting around LA.” Bus stops run along Pacific Place and can get a rider to downtown Long Beach in under a half hour.
This resident is heading toward Los Angeles on the train in Wrigley Heights.
Long Beach is a short 15 minute drive away from Wrigley Heights.
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Private parks and beach access
Just north of the neighborhood, Los Cerritos Park sits on 7 acres along Del Mar Avenue. The tennis courts are always buzzing and the zip line on the playground is particularly popular with the kids. At the northern border of Wrigley Heights, Baker Street Park is tucked away on the street of the same name. Secluded and private, the park is known mostly by locals and does not attract a lot of outsiders. The dog park is a generous size with a woodchip base — but visitors wish there were more shade trees. The neighborhood is bordered on the west side by the L.A. River Bike Path, which connects the city of Vernon to downtown Long Beach. Wrigley Heights is only 4 miles from Alamitos Beach and all the parks and green space downtown Long Beach has to offer.
Skating around Los Cerritos Park, a green space on a hill with a fun playground for the kids.
Bring the kids to run around at Baker Street Park.
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Neighborhood has a lunchtime hotspot
Primarily residential and quiet by design, Wrigley Heights is walkable to amenities off Wardlow Road and within a short driving distance to the best of Long Beach. La Chiva Colombiana is the only restaurant in the neighborhood and a lunchtime hot spot. “It’s a little outside the neighborhood, but if you make a left on Atlantic Boulevard, there are restaurants and markets,” Lanz says. There are also some businesses concentrated on Long Beach Boulevard and several medical offices nearby. SoCal-based Rad Coffee celebrates skater culture and has spooky-themed drinks. The inside is chaotic, with black and white tiled floor, pinball machines and outside-the-box coffee merch. Hart N Soul Vegan Cafe is a low-key spot for plant-based comfort food classics like burgers and chili dogs. There is an Albertsons on West Willow Street for groceries and essentials.
The best of Long Beach
Long Beach is brimming with annual events easily accessed from Wrigley Heights. The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is a huge draw and the largest street race in the country — racers can reach speeds of 200 miles per hour, and Wrigley Heights residents are only TK minutes/miles from the action. The event is known to draw a crowd of approximately 170,000 spectators. There is also the Cambodia Town Parade & Festival and The Congressional Cup, a match racing regatta hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club. And that’s just in April — there is an annual calendar events that round out the year.
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Parks in this Area
Tanaka Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Silverado Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Wrigley Greenbelt
Bike Trails
Trails
Wrigley Heights Dog Park
Dog Park
Los Cerritos Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Baker Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
6 min drive
Bus
Wardlow & Magnolia NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wrigley Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wrigley Heights, Long Beach sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wrigley Heights, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $726,500, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$772,500
Median Single Family Price
$849,999
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$522,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$633
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
266
Median Year Built
1944
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,364
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
910
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
789
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
997
Median Age
42
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,851
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,090
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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