Willmore, Long Beach, CA
Willmore at a Glance
Willmore is ranked #35 of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). It ranks 32nd of 42 in Long Beach for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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Willmore, the Willmore City and Drake Park historic district, is where Long Beach began, named for William Willmore, who first laid out the townsite that became the city. It holds the highest concentration of early-1900s housing in Long Beach, a remarkable collection of Victorian, Craftsman, Mission, Prairie, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes and apartments on the northwest edge of downtown. At its center is Drake Park, a green space along the river side of the neighborhood with playgrounds, sports courts, and gazebos, joined by nearby Cesar Chavez Park. The location is walkable to downtown, the waterfront, and the transit corridors, which is a real asset. The honest picture is a historic neighborhood with a high share of renters and a wide range of upkeep, where grand old houses sit alongside buildings still awaiting investment. For buyers drawn to the city's oldest architecture and a walkable, downtown-edge location, Willmore offers history at a relative value.
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Willmore Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools Serving Willmore
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavez Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Jenny Oropeza Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Washington Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Renaissance High School for the Arts | High | 9-12 |
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Is Willmore a good place to live?
Willmore ranks 35th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Is Willmore safe?
Willmore, Long Beach scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 32nd of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
Which schools serve Willmore?
Schools serving Willmore, Long Beach include Chavez Elementary (1.8/5), Jenny Oropeza Elementary (2.3/5), Washington Middle (2.4/5) and Renaissance High School for the Arts (3.8/5).
What is the weather like in Willmore?
Willmore, Long Beach receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 52nd of 98 in Long Beach. Summer days run 63° to 77°F and winter days 48° to 66°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 12 inches a year.
Is Willmore walkable to shops and restaurants?
Willmore, Long Beach scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 19th of 42 in Long Beach.
What is Willmore known for?
Willmore, Long Beach is associated with Willmore City, Victorian Homes and Drake Park. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).
How does Willmore compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Willmore ranks 35th of 42 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 32nd of 42 in Long Beach for safety (2.9/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Long Beach are Bixby Hill and Plaza.
What are the downsides of living in Willmore?
Willmore, Long Beach scores lowest on schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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