Lakewood City, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Lakewood City is ranked #51 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.7/5. It ranks 44th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Lakewood City, sometimes called Old Lakewood City, is an east Long Beach neighborhood that sits on the city's border with Lakewood and shares its classic postwar suburban DNA. The homes are modest single-story tract houses from the late 1940s and early 1950s on flat, gridded streets, many of them updated over the years. It is a quiet, settled, residential area where daily life runs on the nearby arterials and shopping centers rather than any internal commercial strip. The location is practical: the Lakewood Center mall, the Long Beach Towne Center, and several parks and golf courses are close, and the 405 and 605 are within easy reach. There is no walkable retail core, so this is car-oriented living. For buyers who want an affordable, low-key house in a stable eastside pocket with quick access to shopping and freeways, Lakewood City fits the bill.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.7
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Lakewood City FAQs6 answers
Is Lakewood City a good place to live?
Lakewood City ranks 51st of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Lakewood City?
Lakewood City, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 58th 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 Lakewood City walkable to shops and restaurants?
Lakewood City, Long Beach scores 2.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 64th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Lakewood City known for?
Lakewood City, Long Beach is associated with Old Lakewood, Postwar Tract and Border Calm.
How does Lakewood City compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Lakewood City ranks 51st of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 44th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.7/5).
What are the downsides of living in Lakewood City?
Lakewood City, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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