California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
California State University Long Beach is ranked #11 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 8th of 100 in Long Beach) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
This entry covers the California State University, Long Beach campus itself, a large university on the eastern side of the city rather than a conventional residential neighborhood. The campus is a landscape of mid-century and modern academic buildings, broad lawns, and the landmark blue Walter Pyramid, wrapped by upscale neighborhoods like Park Estates, University Park Estates, and Los Altos. For the surrounding area it functions as a major amenity and employer: it brings the University Art Museum, performing-arts venues, recreation facilities, and a steady rhythm of campus events, and many nearby residents are faculty and staff who walk or bike to work. Housing directly tied to the campus is student- and university-oriented rather than for-sale single-family stock. As a place on the map, its value to buyers is proximity, the parks, culture, and walkability that come with living next to a large, active university.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.2
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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California State University Long Beach FAQs6 answers
Is California State University Long Beach a good place to live?
California State University Long Beach ranks 11th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in California State University Long Beach?
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 44th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is California State University Long Beach walkable to shops and restaurants?
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach scores 2.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 41st of 100 in Long Beach.
What is California State University Long Beach known for?
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach is associated with University Campus, Walter Pyramid and Campus Culture. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.5/5).
How does California State University Long Beach compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
California State University Long Beach ranks 11th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 8th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5).
What are the downsides of living in California State University Long Beach?
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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