McKinley, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
McKinley is ranked #100 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 1.0/5. It ranks 95th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
McKinley is a residential neighborhood in the far north of Long Beach, named for the elementary school at its center and strung along the Paramount Boulevard corridor near the city's northern boundary. It is a modest, flat neighborhood of postwar single-family homes and apartments, part of the affordable Northside that grew with the area's mid-century expansion. Everyday shopping runs along Paramount, Cherry, and Atlantic, and the 91 and 710 freeways are close for getting around the region. Like much of North Long Beach, it sits at the attainable end of the market with upkeep that varies block to block. There is no park or commercial center inside the boundary, so residents rely on the surrounding avenues and nearby Northside parks. The appeal is practical: an affordable single-family home in a central-Northside location with strong freeway access, well suited to buyers prioritizing price and connectivity.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.1
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.7
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
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McKinley FAQs6 answers
Is McKinley a good place to live?
McKinley ranks 100th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 1.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
What is the weather like in McKinley?
McKinley, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 67th 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 13 inches a year.
Is McKinley walkable to shops and restaurants?
McKinley, Long Beach scores 3.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 81st of 100 in Long Beach.
What is McKinley known for?
McKinley, Long Beach is associated with Paramount Corridor, Northside Pocket and Freeway Close.
How does McKinley compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
McKinley ranks 100th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 95th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (0.5/5).
What are the downsides of living in McKinley?
McKinley, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (0.5/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
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