Traffic Circle, Long Beach, CA
Traffic Circle at a Glance
Traffic Circle is ranked #20 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (3.8/5, 13th of 42 in Long Beach). The trade-offs are schools (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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The Traffic Circle neighborhood is named for the landmark roundabout where Pacific Coast Highway, Lakewood Boulevard, and Los Coyotes Diagonal all meet on the east side of Long Beach. The circle is the commercial hub, ringed by shopping centers, restaurants, and services, while the residential streets behind it hold a settled mix of mid-century homes and apartments. The location is the selling point: Recreation Park and its golf courses sit just to the south, Stearns Champions Park to the north, and the beach, Belmont Shore, and the 405 are all a short drive away. The obvious tradeoff is the traffic itself, the circle and its feeder arterials are busy, and the blocks closest to them carry noise. Step a few streets in and the neighborhood quiets down. For buyers who want a central-eastside location with shopping, parks, and the beach all close, the Traffic Circle area is as convenient as it gets.
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Traffic Circle Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools Serving Traffic Circle
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bryant Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Signal Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Alvarado Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jessie Nelson Academy | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Jefferson Leadership Academies | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Stanford Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Wilson High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Is Traffic Circle a good place to live?
Traffic Circle ranks 20th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Is Traffic Circle safe?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Traffic Circle?
Schools serving Traffic Circle, Long Beach include Bixby Elementary (3.7/5), Bryant Elementary (2.5/5), Signal Hill Elementary (3.1/5), Alvarado Elementary (3.5/5) and Jessie Nelson Academy (2.7/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Traffic Circle?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 7th 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 Traffic Circle walkable to shops and restaurants?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach scores 4.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 21st of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Traffic Circle known for?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach is associated with Traffic Circle, Park Bracketed and Eastside Hub. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.4/5).
How does Traffic Circle compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Traffic Circle ranks 20th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 13th of 42 in Long Beach for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Traffic Circle?
Traffic Circle, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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