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Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

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Ranked 6th /9 in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $3.58M
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    Appreciation
    5%

Downtown Manhattan Beach at a Glance

Downtown Manhattan Beach is ranked #6 of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.9/5) and schools (4.9/5, 7th of 9 in Manhattan Beach). No factor scores below 4.0/5, its weakest being safety.

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Downtown Manhattan Beach Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.9

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    Public Spaces

    -

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    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 1 (1)

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Downtown Manhattan Beach Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Downtown Manhattan Beach ranks 7th of 9 for sunshine in Manhattan Beach, and it out-suns about a tenth of Greater Los Angeles. Its warmest month is August, averaging 75° highs, and it gets about 12 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
80°65°50°35°JFMAMJJASONDAug 75°
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Rank in Manhattan Beach
7th of 9
Across Greater Los Angeles
6th percentile
Rain per year
12 in driest in city
Warmest month
Aug 75° avg high
Summer day
63° → 73°F
Winter day
50° → 65°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Downtown Manhattan Beach

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Grand View Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.8/5
Opal Robinson Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Pacific Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Manhattan Beach Middle Middle6-8
4.7/5
Mira Costa High High9-12
4.9/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Downtown Manhattan Beach FAQs

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Is Downtown Manhattan Beach a good place to live?

Downtown Manhattan Beach ranks 6th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.9/5) and schools (4.9/5).

Is Downtown Manhattan Beach safe?

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach.

Which schools serve Downtown Manhattan Beach?

Schools serving Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach include Grand View Elementary (4.8/5), Opal Robinson Elementary (5.0/5), Pacific Elementary (5.0/5), Manhattan Beach Middle (4.7/5) and Mira Costa High (4.9/5).

What is the weather like in Downtown Manhattan Beach?

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 9 in Manhattan Beach. Summer days run 63° to 73°F and winter days 50° to 65°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.

Is Downtown Manhattan Beach walkable to shops and restaurants?

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach scores 4.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 1.0 out of 5, 1st of 9 in Manhattan Beach.

What is Downtown Manhattan Beach known for?

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach scores highest on nearby merchants (4.9/5) and schools (4.9/5).

How does Downtown Manhattan Beach compare to other Manhattan Beach neighborhoods?

Downtown Manhattan Beach ranks 6th of 9 neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach. It ranks 7th of 9 in Manhattan Beach for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (4.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach are Tree Section and El Porto.

What are the downsides of living in Downtown Manhattan Beach?

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach scores lowest on safety (4.0/5).

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