Palo Verde, Long Beach, CA
Palo Verde at a Glance
Palo Verde is ranked #4 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 2nd of 42 in Long Beach) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.3/5).
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Palo Verde is a settled mid-century neighborhood on the east side of Long Beach, named for the avenue that runs through this part of the city. It is a quiet residential tract of postwar single-story homes on flat, planted streets, the kind of solid eastside stock that anchors this corner of Long Beach. The location is its strength: it sits within reach of El Dorado Park's open space to the northeast, the shopping along Spring Street and the Los Altos area, Cal State Long Beach, and the 405 and 605 freeways. Like its neighbors, it is car-oriented, without a walkable retail core inside the boundary, and daily errands run to the surrounding centers. The appeal is consistency and location: well-kept mid-century homes, quiet streets, and easy access to the parks, the university, and the freeways that define eastside living.
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Palo Verde Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools Serving Palo Verde
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science | High | 9-12 |
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Is Palo Verde a good place to live?
Palo Verde ranks 4th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.3/5).
Is Palo Verde safe?
Palo Verde, Long Beach scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Palo Verde?
Schools serving Palo Verde, Long Beach include Kettering Elementary (4.2/5) and Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Palo Verde?
Palo Verde, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 73rd of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 78°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Palo Verde walkable to shops and restaurants?
Palo Verde, Long Beach scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 26th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Palo Verde known for?
Palo Verde, Long Beach is associated with Eastside Ranch, Palo Verde and Park Reach. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.5/5).
How does Palo Verde compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Palo Verde ranks 4th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 2nd of 42 in Long Beach for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Park Estates and Peninsula.
What are the downsides of living in Palo Verde?
Palo Verde, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and public spaces (3.3/5).
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