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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Vivian C.

Working in Long Beach -salaries realistic?

Hello, I've been here for 13 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,741 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property tax...

9 replies 1 upvotes jobs
proud_jack31

Rent vs buy in Long Beach -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. What do you all think?

7 replies 21 upvotes housing
Ezra

Is it worth buying in Long Beach?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $130,795 in Long Beach. Am I wrong here?

5 replies 2 upvotes housing
Sean H.

Job market in Long Beach for tech?

Hey folks, I've been here for 6 years and Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

8 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Victoria Kelly

Thinking about relocating to Long Beach from San Diego

Hello, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $661,500, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,741 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some ge...

15 replies 2 upvotes moving
Austin

Studio apartments in Long Beach -options?

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $2,377 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Long Beach sits at 56.6 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech s...

3 replies 3 upvotes housing
Ezra

Moving to Long Beach with kids -good idea?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. ...

2 replies 2 upvotes moving
Vivian W.

Weekend activities in Long Beach?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

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Addison Sanchez

Anyone regret moving to Long Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Long Beach sits at 56.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots?

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Victoria Kelly

Anyone else love living in Long Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $2,377 for rent here. Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,741 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Long Beach sits at 56.6 per 100K. The weather takes ...

3 replies 23 upvotes living
Austin

Most overrated things about Long Beach

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks in advance! The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definit...

9 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
proud_jack31

Best companies to work for in Long Beach?

OK so I've been here for 7 years and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $130,795 in Long Beach. Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. The median home value here is around $661,500, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a hug...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Grayson White

Moving to Long Beach -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Miami and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $661,500 on average. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech ...

23 replies 4 upvotes moving
Isabelle Morgan

Weekend activities in Long Beach?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 4.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Vivian C.

What Long Beach does better than anywhere else

Hi all, I'm a 55-year-old marketing manager and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,741 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

1 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Isabelle Morgan

Anyone regret moving to Long Beach?

Alright, Rent is about $2,377/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,377 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,741 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the ...

4 replies 29 upvotes moving
Wesley Long

Grocery stores in Long Beach -recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in legal and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $130,795, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $661,500, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. T...

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