Rancho Estates, Long Beach, CA
Rancho Estates at a Glance
Rancho Estates is ranked #9 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 3rd of 42 in Long Beach) and schools (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
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Rancho Estates is the home of the Cliff May Ranchos, a 700-home tract on the eastern edge of Long Beach designed by Cliff May, the architect often credited with inventing the modern California ranch house. Built in 1953 and 1954 as part of the larger Lakewood development, the single-story, open-plan homes with their long, low rooflines and indoor-outdoor flow were once overlooked and are now prized, drawing design-minded buyers from across Southern California. The neighborhood sits near the Orange County border and El Dorado Park, a quiet, leafy enclave with a strong preservation-minded community that takes the architecture seriously. It is car-oriented and residential, without a commercial strip of its own, and original homes often command a premium for their pedigree. For buyers who want authentic mid-century modern architecture in a cohesive, design-conscious neighborhood, Rancho Estates is one of the most distinctive tracts in the city.
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Rancho Estates Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools Serving Rancho Estates
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubberley K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Helen Keller Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High | High | 9-12 | |
| Millikan High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Rancho Estates a good place to live?
Rancho Estates ranks 9th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5).
Is Rancho Estates safe?
Rancho Estates, Long Beach scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Rancho Estates?
Schools serving Rancho Estates, Long Beach include Cubberley K-8 (4.1/5), Helen Keller Middle (4.0/5), Ernest S. McBride, Sr. High (4.6/5) and Millikan High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Rancho Estates?
Rancho Estates, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 44th 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 Rancho Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rancho Estates, Long Beach scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 23rd of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Rancho Estates known for?
Rancho Estates, Long Beach is associated with Cliff May Ranchos, Mid-Century Modern and Design Conscious. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.1/5).
How does Rancho Estates compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Rancho Estates ranks 9th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 3rd of 42 in Long Beach for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Alamitos Bay Marina.
What are the downsides of living in Rancho Estates?
Rancho Estates, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5).
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