Willmore, Long Beach, CA
At a glance
Willmore is ranked #15 of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5, 13th of 100 in Long Beach). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
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.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Willmore FAQs6 answers
Is Willmore a good place to live?
Willmore ranks 15th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 23rd of 100 in Long Beach.
What is Willmore known for?
Willmore, Long Beach is associated with Willmore City, Victorian Homes and Drake Park. Its highest-scoring factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and schools (4.0/5).
How does Willmore compare to other Long Beach neighborhoods?
Willmore ranks 15th of 100 neighborhoods in Long Beach. It ranks 13th of 100 in Long Beach for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5).
What are the downsides of living in Willmore?
Willmore, Long Beach scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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