Median Home
$700,000
Rent (1BR)
$1,800/mo
Cost of Living
142 / 100
Unemployment
4.5%
Sunny Days
281/yr
Walkability
Somewhat Walkable
What It's Really Like in Long Beach
A diverse port city with its own distinct identity from LA — beautiful beaches, a revitalized downtown, and one of the world's busiest ports. More affordable than LA with genuine small-city character.
Neighborhood Guide
Where to live in Long Beach based on your lifestyle and budget.
Belmont Shore
trendy2nd Street restaurants and shops with bay and ocean beaches. Long Beach's most walkable area.
Avg Rent
$2,000
Home Price
$800,000
Walkability
High
Bixby Knolls
family-friendlyNorth Long Beach with Atlantic Avenue First Fridays, excellent schools, and community events.
Avg Rent
$1,700
Home Price
$700,000
Walkability
Medium
East Village
artsyDowntown arts district with galleries, restaurants, and Retro Row vintage shopping.
Avg Rent
$1,600
Home Price
$500,000
Walkability
High
Signal Hill
suburbanHilltop city within a city with panoramic views and its own unique character.
Avg Rent
$1,700
Home Price
$650,000
Walkability
Low
Cost of Living Breakdown
Compared to the national average (100). Below 100 = cheaper, above 100 = more expensive.
Groceries
104
4% above avg
Housing
230
130% above avg
Transportation
110
10% above avg
Healthcare
104
4% above avg
Utilities
92
8% below avg
Best Neighborhoods By Situation
Best for Families
- Bixby Knolls — $1,700/mo rent
Best for Young Professionals
- Belmont Shore — $2,000/mo rent
Most Affordable
- East Village — $1,600/mo rent
- Bixby Knolls — $1,700/mo rent
Most Walkable
- Belmont Shore — walkability: high
- East Village — walkability: high
Getting Around Long Beach
Walkability: Somewhat Walkable
Long Beach has moderate walkability. Some neighborhoods are walkable for daily errands, but most residents will need a car for commuting and larger shopping trips.
Airport: LGB
Long Beach is served by LGB airport, connecting you to major domestic and international destinations. This is important if you travel frequently for work or want to visit family back home.
Jobs & Economy
Median Income
$62,486
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
State Income Tax
1-13.3%
Cost of Living Index
142
Top Industries
Port/ShippingAerospaceHealthcareTourismOil/Energy
Major Employers
BoeingLong Beach Memorial Medical CenterCSULBPort of Long BeachEpson America
Popular Routes to Long Beach
People are moving to Long Beach from these cities.
Long Beach, CALong Beach
3,186 miles57.9hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
26 miles0.5hr driveI-5 North
Long Beach, CALong Beach
2,273 miles41.3hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
1,776 miles32.3hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
459 miles8.3hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
3,111 miles56.6hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
1,554 miles28.3hr driveI-20 East
Long Beach, CALong Beach
122 miles2.2hr driveI-5 South
Long Beach, CALong Beach
1,607 miles29.2hr driveI-20 East
Moving from Long Beach to Other States
Route guides from Long Beach, CA to every US state.
Long Beach → TexasLong Beach → FloridaLong Beach → New YorkLong Beach → PennsylvaniaLong Beach → IllinoisLong Beach → OhioLong Beach → GeorgiaLong Beach → North CarolinaLong Beach → MichiganLong Beach → New JerseyLong Beach → VirginiaLong Beach → WashingtonLong Beach → ArizonaLong Beach → MassachusettsLong Beach → TennesseeLong Beach → IndianaLong Beach → MarylandLong Beach → MissouriLong Beach → WisconsinLong Beach → ColoradoLong Beach → MinnesotaLong Beach → South CarolinaLong Beach → AlabamaLong Beach → LouisianaLong Beach → KentuckyLong Beach → OregonLong Beach → OklahomaLong Beach → ConnecticutLong Beach → UtahLong Beach → IowaLong Beach → NevadaLong Beach → ArkansasLong Beach → MississippiLong Beach → KansasLong Beach → New MexicoLong Beach → NebraskaLong Beach → IdahoLong Beach → West VirginiaLong Beach → HawaiiLong Beach → New HampshireLong Beach → MaineLong Beach → Rhode IslandLong Beach → MontanaLong Beach → DelawareLong Beach → South DakotaLong Beach → North DakotaLong Beach → AlaskaLong Beach → District of ColumbiaLong Beach → VermontLong Beach → Wyoming
Moving from Long Beach to Metro Areas
Route guides from Long Beach to major metropolitan areas.
Long Beach → New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJLong Beach → Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CALong Beach → Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INLong Beach → San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CALong Beach → Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXLong Beach → Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVLong Beach → Trenton-Princeton, NJLong Beach → Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CTLong Beach → Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MDLong Beach → Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLLong Beach → Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZLong Beach → Vallejo, CALong Beach → Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXLong Beach → Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WALong Beach → Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDLong Beach → Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WALong Beach → Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHLong Beach → Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COLong Beach → Kenosha, WILong Beach → Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Moving from Long Beach to Major Cities
Route guides from Long Beach to the largest US cities.
Long Beach → New York, NYLong Beach → Los Angeles, CALong Beach → Chicago, ILLong Beach → Houston, TXLong Beach → Phoenix, AZLong Beach → Philadelphia, PALong Beach → San Antonio, TXLong Beach → San Diego, CALong Beach → Dallas, TXLong Beach → Austin, TXLong Beach → San Jose, CALong Beach → Jacksonville, FLLong Beach → Fort Worth, TXLong Beach → Columbus, OHLong Beach → Charlotte, NCLong Beach → Indianapolis, INLong Beach → San Francisco, CALong Beach → Seattle, WALong Beach → Denver, COLong Beach → Nashville, TNLong Beach → Oklahoma City, OKLong Beach → Washington, DCLong Beach → El Paso, TXLong Beach → Boston, MALong Beach → Portland, ORLong Beach → Las Vegas, NVLong Beach → Memphis, TNLong Beach → Louisville, KYLong Beach → Baltimore, MDLong Beach → Milwaukee, WI
Your Long Beach Newcomer Checklist
A 30-60-90 day plan to get settled in your new city.
30
First 30 Days
- Update your driver's license & vehicle registration
- Register to vote at your new address
- Set up utilities (electric, water, internet)
- Find a primary care doctor & dentist
- Open a local bank account if needed
- Explore your neighborhood on foot
60
Days 30–60
- Join a local gym, club, or meetup group
- Try restaurants in different neighborhoods
- Find your go-to grocery store & pharmacy
- Learn the best commute routes & shortcuts
- Attend a local event or festival
- Meet your neighbors — introduce yourself
90
Days 60–90
- Establish a weekend routine (parks, brunch spots)
- Build a professional network in your industry
- Find a favorite coffee shop to work from
- Explore day-trip destinations nearby
- Start feeling like a local — give directions!
- Invite friends & family to visit your new home