What is it like living in North Long Beach?
The area of North Long Beach is predominantly working class and residential with some of the most affordable houses for sale Long Beach CA has to offer. The area comprises the northern most portion of the city and is bordered by Compton, Paramount, Bellflower and Lakewood and bordered by the south to Del Amo Boulevard and the community of Bixby Knolls.
There are several parks in the area, a small shopping center on the southern end and the Long Beach Police Department's North Division is located at Scherer Park just outside of the community.
North long Beach is conveniently located off of the 91 and 710 freeways. There are currently 74 homes for sale in North Long Beach with an average listing price of $331,000. Real estate for sale in Long Beach CA city wide has an average listing price of $611,000.
What schools serve North Long Beach?
The North Long Beach area is served by the Long Beach Unified School district.
- Jordan High School
- Charles Evans Hughes Middle School
- Charles Lindbergh Middle School
- Alexander Hamilton Middle School
- Colin Powell Middle School (K-8)
- Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School
- Bret Harte Elementary School
- McKinley Elementary School
- Starr King Elementary School
- Perry Lindsey Middle School
- Dooley Elementary
- Jane Addams Elementary
- Longfellow Elementary
- Intellectual Virtues Academy
Parks in North Long Beach
- Atlantic Plaza Park – This neighborhood park is maintained in part by the city of Long Beach as well as the county of Los Angeles. The park has open green space, picnic areas, and a soccer field.
- Jackson Park – Jackson Park is full of open space and also includes a picnic area and recently improved playground. The potential for play and activities are endless at this neighborhood park.
- Houghton Park – Houghton Park is located adjacent to Jordan High School and is a total of 26.4 acres. Park amenities include a baseball field, basketball court, picnic area, playground, soccer field, softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball court and community center with youth, teen, adult and senior programs.
- Coolidge Park – Located south of Artesia Street and West of the 710 freeway, Coolidge Park has tons of sport facilities and options for residents of the North Long Beach area. Park amenities include basketball court, softball field, playground, picnic area, and community center which has a youth recreation program.
- Ramona Park – This quiet neighborhood park is located at the eastern end of North Long Beach. Local amenities include sport courts and fields, youth and teen recreation programs, picnic area and kids playground.
- Camp Suanga – Camp Suanga is located on the Los Angeles River just off the 91 freeway where it splits off from the 710.
Shopping in North Long Beach
Lakewood Square Shopping Center – Lakewood Square is the local mall where most residents do their day to day shopping. This center has restaurants, department stores, service shops and more. Prominent stores include Target, JCPenney, Macy’s and Forever 21.
Bellflower Plaza Shopping Center and the Bellflower Towne Center Shopping Center are located just off of the 91 Freeway on either side of Downey Avenue. These two shopping centers are full of local businesses, primarily service shops and small restaurants. They are much smaller than the Lakewood Square Shopping Center but still serve the community of North Long Beach.
If you’re interested in learning more about North Long Beach or other community in the city then contact the experts at one of our First Team Long Beach Real Estate Offices. Call 888-870-1142 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll connect you with a local real estate expert to help find the best houses for sale Long Beach CA has to offer.
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