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Long beach, CA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Long beach.

Population: 317,414 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Long beach, CA is $886,112 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $961,750 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,588/month. 54 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$886,112

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$886,112
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2023-12)
$900,768
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$961,750
Median list price
$1.01M
Median price per sqft
$631
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
642
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
202

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,588/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,997/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,237/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,790/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,537/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
54
Elementary schools
32
Middle schools
10
High schools
12
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Long Beach Unified, Paramount Unified, Intellectual Virtues Academy District
Schools include
Edison Elementary, Franklin Classical Middle, Stevenson Elementary, Chavez Elementary, Kettering Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southern Avenue Industrial Area (5.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.1°F
Average high
71.9°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-71,387
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
296,742
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
285,468

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (38 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
82
Nearest airport
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
83
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,110
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
66.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,608
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Long beachState medianUS median
Median home value$886,112$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$961,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,588/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,608$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Long beach, CA?
$886,112.
What is the median sale price in Long beach, CA?
$961,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Long beach, CA?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Long beach, CA?
Typical rent: $2,588/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Long beach, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Long beach, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Long beach, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Long beach, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Long beach, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Long beach, CA?
54 schools (32 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Long beach, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Long beach, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Long beach, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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