University Park Estates, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
University Park Estates is ranked #66 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). It ranks 62nd of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
University Park Estates is a quiet, upscale neighborhood directly south of the Cal State Long Beach campus, built in 1960 and 1961 and locally nicknamed "The Hole" for the way its entrance dips down from the higher ground around the university. It is a tract of more than 450 mid-century ranch homes, many updated and expanded, on flat, leafy streets that are notably insular, with few points of entry and a long history of residents banding together, including to fend off a freeway once proposed through the area. That insularity is part of the appeal: it stays quiet and traffic-free even though the campus, the beach, and the eastside shopping are minutes away. The neighborhood is car-oriented and residential, without retail inside, and prices have climbed into the upper tier of the city's market. For buyers who want a calm, well-kept, university-adjacent home with mid-century bones, University Park Estates is a hidden, in-demand pocket.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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University Park Estates FAQs6 answers
Is University Park Estates a good place to live?
University Park Estates ranks 66th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5).
What is the weather like in University Park Estates?
University Park Estates, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 79th of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 47° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is University Park Estates walkable to shops and restaurants?
University Park Estates, Long Beach scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 26th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is University Park Estates known for?
University Park Estates, Long Beach is associated with The Hole, Mid-Century Ranch and University South. Its highest-scoring factor is curb appeal (4.0/5).
How does University Park Estates compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
University Park Estates ranks 66th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 62nd of 100 in Long Beach for schools (2.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5).
What are the downsides of living in University Park Estates?
University Park Estates, Long Beach scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.0/5).
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