Upper Westside, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Upper Westside is ranked #67 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.3/5. It ranks 57th of 100 in Long Beach for schools. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Upper Westside is a working-class neighborhood in the western part of Long Beach, set north of Pacific Coast Highway in the area between the 710 freeway and the city's western boundary. It is a residential grid of older homes, apartments, and townhouses interwoven with the Westside's industrial and port-related businesses, a neighborhood whose character has long been shaped by its proximity to the harbor and the goods-movement economy. The location offers immediate freeway access and a central-west position, with downtown and the port close, but the surroundings are utilitarian, with industrial edges, truck traffic, and limited green space inside the boundary. The housing is affordable, among the most attainable in the city. For buyers who want a low-cost foothold close to the port economy and the freeways and do not mind an industrial-adjacent setting, the Upper Westside offers proximity and price over polish.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.5
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Upper Westside FAQs6 answers
Is Upper Westside a good place to live?
Upper Westside ranks 67th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
What is the weather like in Upper Westside?
Upper Westside, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 72nd of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 78°F and winter days 48° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Upper Westside walkable to shops and restaurants?
Upper Westside, Long Beach scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.5 out of 5, 88th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Upper Westside known for?
Upper Westside, Long Beach is associated with Westside Working, Port Economy and Affordable Grid.
How does Upper Westside compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Upper Westside ranks 67th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 57th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (2.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.3/5).
What are the downsides of living in Upper Westside?
Upper Westside, Long Beach scores lowest on curb appeal (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
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