Imperial Estates, Long Beach, CA
Imperial Estates at a Glance
Imperial Estates is ranked #16 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5, 6th of 42 in Long Beach). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.7/5).
Imperial Estates Reviews & Questions
Imperial Estates is a small residential tract in the far northern tip of Long Beach, up near the Carson and Compton borders where the city narrows toward the Los Angeles River and the 91 and 710 freeways. It is a modest, flat neighborhood of postwar single-family homes, somewhat removed from the rest of Long Beach and oriented as much toward its neighboring cities for shopping and services. The location is industrial-edged and freeway-adjacent, which keeps prices among the most attainable in the city and puts regional connections close. There is no retail or park core inside the boundary, so daily life runs to the surrounding arterials. Public information specific to this small pocket is limited, so the dependable points are the verified ones: a quiet, affordable, far-north residential tract with quick freeway access and a location closer to the South Bay than to the Long Beach coast.
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Imperial Estates Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.7
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools Serving Imperial Estates
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Middle | 7-12 | |
| Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Artesia High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Imperial Estates a good place to live?
Imperial Estates ranks 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.7/5).
Is Imperial Estates safe?
Imperial Estates, Long Beach scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Imperial Estates?
Schools serving Imperial Estates, Long Beach include Hawaiian Elementary (2.5/5), Whitney (Gretchen) High (5.0/5), Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle (2.8/5) and Artesia High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Imperial Estates?
Imperial Estates, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 35th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 79°F and winter days 47° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Imperial Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Imperial Estates, Long Beach scores 4.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 27th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Imperial Estates known for?
Imperial Estates, Long Beach is associated with Far North, Affordable Tract and Freeway Adjacent. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5).
How does Imperial Estates compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Imperial Estates ranks 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 6th of 42 in Long Beach for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Imperial Estates?
Imperial Estates, Long Beach scores lowest on public spaces (2.5/5) and curb appeal (2.7/5).
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