Carmelitos, Long Beach, CA
Carmelitos at a Glance
Carmelitos is ranked #34 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.4/5). It ranks 29th of 42 in Long Beach for safety. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.4/5) and schools (2.5/5).
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Carmelitos is a large public-housing community in North Long Beach, and one of the oldest in Southern California, built between 1939 and the early 1940s on roughly 50 acres off Via Wanda. Designed by Long Beach architect Kenneth Wing, it began as low-rise garden housing, was pressed into wartime use for aircraft workers, and has served as affordable housing ever since, today with more than 700 units split between family and senior residents. Unlike a tower-style project, it spreads across landscaped grounds with courts, a senior center, a family resource center, a community clinic, and youth programs on site. It is owned and managed by the county housing authority, so it is not a for-sale neighborhood in the usual sense. As a place, its defining traits are its history, its mix of family and senior housing, and a North Long Beach location close to Houghton Park and the Atlantic Avenue corridor.
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Carmelitos Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools Serving Carmelitos
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dooley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Addams Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Barton Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Harte Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lindsey Academy | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Lindbergh STEM Academy | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Leona Jackson | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Jordan High | High | 9-12 | |
| Odyssey STEM Academy | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Is Carmelitos a good place to live?
Carmelitos ranks 34th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.4/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.4/5) and schools (2.5/5).
Is Carmelitos safe?
Carmelitos, Long Beach scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Carmelitos?
Schools serving Carmelitos, Long Beach include Dooley Elementary (2.6/5), Addams Elementary (2.2/5), Barton Elementary (2.0/5), Harte Elementary (2.4/5) and Captain Raymond Collins (1.7/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Carmelitos?
Carmelitos, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 35th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 80°F and winter days 48° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Carmelitos walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carmelitos, Long Beach scores 4.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 29th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Carmelitos known for?
Carmelitos, Long Beach is associated with Public Housing and Garden Apartments. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.4/5).
How does Carmelitos compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Carmelitos ranks 34th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 29th of 42 in Long Beach for safety (3.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Carmelitos?
Carmelitos, Long Beach scores lowest on public spaces (2.4/5) and schools (2.5/5).
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