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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      East Village Arts Park
      Promenade Square
      Harvey Milk Park
      Victory Park
      Lincoln Park
      Rainbow Lagoon
      Marina Green Park
      Shoreline Aquatic Park

      Entertainment

      Internation city Theater
      The Found Theater
      Long Beach Performing Arts Center
      Grand Prix of Long Beach Podium
      Cinemark
      Laugh Factory
      Grand Prix of Long Beach Finish Line
      Toxic Toast Theatre

      Food & Drink

      House of Hayden
      Subway
      Baskin-Robbins
      Clancy's
      Louis Burgers III
      McDonald's
      El Pollo Loco
      Carl's Jr.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 143/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
      Downtown
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      Long Beach
      157

      57% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 3,473, which are 23% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,473 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $73,868 which is 16% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $73,86834% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,16748% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Tarzana Treatment Centers Long Beach
      Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center
      Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
      Naples Medical Group
      Todd Cancer Center
      Community Medical Center Long Beach
      Saint Mary Medical Center Long Beach
      College Medical Center South Campus

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Village Rd Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      AHF Pharmacy
      Wholesale Nutrition Center

      Doctors

      Lakewood Village Chiropractic
      Family Physician
      Lindora Clinic
      Marlora
      Integrated Wellness
      Lakewood OMFSurgery
      Dr David Kim DDS
      Columia Pediatrics

      A- Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $447,410 - which is 9% higher than California
      Median home value
      $447,410142% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,57566% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      64% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      8 total surveys

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