Moving to
Long Beach.

$1,871/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,871 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $806,600. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.5% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

621 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

30 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 29.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 16% work from home.

6 hospitals

There are 6 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.5 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

36% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 36% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

78 public schools inside the boundary

There are 78 public schools inside the boundary and 25 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (41 miles away). There are 3 national parks and sites within a day's drive.