Franklin, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Franklin is ranked #32 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and schools (3.5/5, 29th of 100 in Long Beach). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Franklin is a central residential neighborhood east of downtown Long Beach, a flat grid of bungalows, courtyard apartments, and small multi-unit buildings that grew up with the streetcar city in the early twentieth century. It runs along the Fourth Street corridor, which means the vintage shops, cafes, and the Art Theatre of Retro Row are within easy reach at the southern edge, and the beach is a short ride beyond. The housing is older and the blocks are dense, mixing owner-occupied homes with rentals, and upkeep varies the way it does across the central city. There is no park inside the boundary, so green space means a trip to the nearby districts. What the neighborhood offers is an affordable, central, walk-to-Fourth-Street position for buyers who want to be near the action of the older Eastside without paying a historic-district premium.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Franklin FAQs6 answers
Is Franklin a good place to live?
Franklin ranks 32nd of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.5/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Franklin?
Franklin, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 48° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Franklin walkable to shops and restaurants?
Franklin, Long Beach scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 34th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Franklin known for?
Franklin, Long Beach is associated with Central Eastside, Streetcar Bungalows and Fourth Street. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5).
How does Franklin compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Franklin ranks 32nd of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 29th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.9/5).
What are the downsides of living in Franklin?
Franklin, Long Beach scores lowest on curb appeal (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).
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