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We looked into different kinds of Long Beach areas for a recent Saturday Night Science show. These included trendy havens and preppy havens. Even though the city generally has a good image, not all places are as safe as others. Alamitos Heights stands out as a safe place to live, but our study of 27 areas shows that they are not all the same. Today, we’ll focus on the less safe areas and show the problems that make Long Beach’s otherwise great reputation less impressive. Every neighborhood, from hip areas to college zones, adds something different to the safety of the city.
1. North West Long Beach
North West Long Beach is home to 10,728 people who live in a statistically diverse area. The fact that the typical house value in the area is $317,288,000 demonstrates the real estate market. The median salary, which is important for living, is $55,268 and the average rent is $1,018, which shows that housing is affordable. On the other hand, 8.9% unemployment is a bad sign for the business. North West Long Beach has 3,199 crimes for every 100,000 people, which makes people worry about their safety. People who live in the area have to deal with economic and safety problems in their daily lives.
2. Wilmington
Numbers are a big part of life in Wilmington, Long Beach, a small town of 329 people. A typical home value of $466,333 indicates a strong real estate market. Indicators of economic health and property trends are the median income of $97,746 and the median rent of $2,040. The fact that the jobless rate is only 3.5% is a sign of a strong job market in the area. A crime rate of 7335 crimes per 100,000 people makes people worry about the safety of the neighborhood. People who live in Wilmington benefit from a strong economy, but the high crime rate needs to go down so that people can live a good life.
3. Downtown
With 12,810 people living there, downtown Long Beach is a lively city center. The average house value of $447,410 demonstrates how the real estate market is very different. A median income of $73,868 and a median rent of $1,575 show that the economy is diverse and living is affordable. The low jobless rate of 6.1% shows that the economy is strong. There are 5181 crimes for every 100,000 people living in the city, so people have to balance living in a busy city with worrying about their safety. Downtown needs to keep its economy going strong and protect all of its different people as it changes.
4. Poly High District
The 28,178 people who live in Long Beach’s Poly High District are from a wide range of backgrounds. The typical house value of $443,412 shows that the real estate market is stable and tight. Even though the median income is $49,979, the rent of $1,266 shows that it is affordable. A low jobless rate of 5.3% means that there are plenty of jobs in the area. The fact that there are 4129 crimes for every 100,000 people in the neighborhood shows that safety problems need to be fixed. As a living area, the Poly High District needs a complete plan to keep the economy going strong and make sure residents are safe and healthy.
5. City Of Signal Hill
Facts show that the 10,207 people who live in Signal Hill, Long Beach, have a good quality of life. The typical property value of $295,029 shows that the real estate market is not expensive. As of now, the town’s median income is $63,499, and its median rent is $1,097. A rate of 5.9% unemployment means that the job market is strong. The fact that there are 337 crimes for every 100,000 people in the city shows that it is safe and secure. Signal Hill is a safe, friendly neighborhood that offers affordable housing and business options.
6. West Side
With 28,465 people, West Side, Long Beach, has a complicated set of statistics. The typical house value of $418,255 shows that the real estate market is stable and competitive, which shows how appealing the area is. A median salary of $61,102 and an average rent of $1,399 make the area a good mix of stable and affordable. The low jobless rate of 5.4% means that there are plenty of jobs available, which is good for the local economy. The fact that West Side has a crime rate of 2644 crimes per 100,000 people shows that it cares about safety and security, which makes life better in this lively Long Beach neighborhood.
7. Circle Area
The Circle Area, a lively Long Beach area with 28,815 residents, is defined by a number of facts. The $377,553 typical house value in the area shows that the real estate market is stable, which shows how appealing it is. A median income of $54,626 and a median rent of $1,336 show that Circle Area is a safe and reasonable place to live. The low jobless rate of 5.3% means that there are plenty of jobs available, which is good for the local economy. But the fact that there are 2,746 crimes for every 100,000 people shows that we need to fix problems with neighborhood safety. A circular area is a busy and growing area that needs a thorough plan to keep its economy going and keep all of its people safe.
8. North Long Beach
North Long Beach is a big place with 88,756 people, and its numbers change all the time. The typical house value in the neighborhood is $411,422, which shows that the real estate market is stable and competitive, which shows that the area will remain appealing in the long run. North Long Beach has a median income of $58,126 and a normal rent of $1,372. This makes the area both economically stable and affordable. The low jobless number of 5.5% means that there are plenty of jobs available, which is good for the community’s finances. The 2541 crime rate per 100,000 people shows that North Long Beach is still working to improve safety and make the area safe for all of its different neighborhoods.
9. Californial Heights
There are 6,988 people living in Long Beach’s beautiful California Heights neighborhood. The typical house value of $466,250 demonstrates the area’s attractiveness and the strength of the real estate market. The median income in Californian Heights is $74,520, and the average rent is $1,499. The neighborhood is a good mix of economic security and success. The low jobless number of 5.2% means that there are plenty of jobs available, which is good for the community’s finances. While residents enjoy this nice area, they have to deal with a crime rate of 2,969 crimes per 100,000 people. This means that everyone in California Heights needs to work together to fix safety problems and keep everyone healthy.
10. Airport Area
Airport Area, a small town of 408 people, has a unique mix of facts that shows how people live. The strong real estate market is shown by the high typical house worth of $628,300 in the area. A median income of $86,875 and a normal rent of $1,674 make Airport Area a good mix of rich and easy to get to. A 0.5% jobless rate means that there are plenty of jobs available, which keeps people’s finances stable. However, the 4498 crime rate per 100,000 people in the Airport Area means that the community needs to work hard to deal with safety problems and protect people’s health.
