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Long Beach
  • City in California
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Long Beach

#34 in Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Long Beach is a city in California with a population of 466,565. Long Beach is in Los Angeles County. Living in Long Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Long Beach there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Long Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Long Beach are above average.
    About Long Beach...
    Population
    466,565
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $614,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,516
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      290.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      155.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      552
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,593.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      600.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      11%
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    Working in Long Beach

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,150
    National
    $69,021
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