Washington, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Washington is ranked #21 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5, 18th of 100 in Long Beach). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Washington is a central Long Beach neighborhood between downtown and the central avenues, named for the school at its heart and sitting among the city's oldest, densest residential blocks. It is a tightly built grid of early-twentieth-century bungalows, courtyard apartments, and small multi-unit buildings, one of the more affordable and diverse parts of the city. The location is central and transit-rich, close to downtown, the Long Beach Boulevard bus lines, the 710, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area, which gives residents easy access across the city without a long commute. The honest picture is a dense, working-class neighborhood with older housing, mixed upkeep, and the safety considerations common to the central core. Its assets are affordability, walkability, transit, and a genuinely central position. For buyers prioritizing price and location over a polished, suburban setting, Washington is among the most attainable inner-city neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces2.1
Curb Appeal2
Overall Amenities score: 2.5
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Washington FAQs6 answers
Is Washington a good place to live?
Washington ranks 21st of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Washington?
Washington, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 35th 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 Washington walkable to shops and restaurants?
Washington, Long Beach scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.5 out of 5, 85th of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Washington known for?
Washington, Long Beach is associated with Central Core, Transit Rich and Historic Bungalows. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5).
How does Washington compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Washington ranks 21st of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 18th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (2.0/5).
What are the downsides of living in Washington?
Washington, Long Beach scores lowest on curb appeal (2.0/5) and public spaces (2.1/5).
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