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Central Area
  • Neighborhood in Long Beach, CA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

Central Area is a neighborhood in Long Beach, California with a population of 17,147. Central Area is in Los Angeles County. Living in Central Area offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Central Area there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Central Area and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Central Area are highly rated.

About

About Central Area...
Population
17,147

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$475,365
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,294
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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Central Area Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$52,861
National
$69,021
Families with Children
39%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    2%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    44%
    national  11%

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