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Living in Long Beach, MS

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What's it like living in Long Beach?

Long Beach has a Livability Score of 80_/100, which is considered exceptional
Long Beach crime rates are 15% lower than the Mississippi average
Cost of living in Long Beach is 14% higher than the Mississippi average

What do the locals think about Long Beach?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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Long Beach, Mississippi: Always Something for the Kids to Do 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Long Beach, Mississippi is absolutely amazing! This place literally has it all. Located right on the Gulf of Mexico and very close to Gulfport, Mississippi, you can find everything you need within a short distance.

The local population is still small, so this place h ...Read More as an amazing small town feel. The crime rate is very low and I can walk down the street and feel safe. My son goes to Long Beach High School and he absolutely loves it. He says the teachers are always friendly.

Nicknamed the “Friendly City,” as you walk down the streets you can easily see why. The neighbors are caring and there are frequently many street events in which everyone gets together. The best areas in Long beach, Mississippi are the charming areas of the downtown area. There are a few quaint shops that are just wonderful to shop at. There are plenty of recreational opportunities here and never a lack of things for the children to do. Read Less

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Long Beach Awards

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A Long Beach Amenities

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

Parks

Harper McCaughan Town Green Park

War Memorial Park

Entertainment

Long Beach Splash Pad

Lance Lumpkin Stadium

Food & Drink

Darwell's Cafe

McDonald's

Sonic

Waffle House

Burger King

F Long Beach Commute

Is public transit available in Long Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Long Beach.

Drive to Work

87%

10% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

2% lower than the US average

C+ Long Beach Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Long Beach? The cost of living in Long Beach is 94/100 - which is 14% higher than Mississippi.

6% less expensive than average

18% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A- Long Beach Crime

What is the crime rate in Long Beach? Long Beach crime rates are 2,036, which are 15% lower than Mississippi

2,036 per 100k people

13% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

13% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D Long Beach Employment

What is the median income in Long Beach? The median income in Long Beach is $51,576 which is 27% higher than Mississippi.

Median household income

$51,5767% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$24,52818% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

8% higher than the US average

C Long Beach Health & Safety

Is Long Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

F Long Beach Housing

What are Long Beach home prices? Long Beach home prices are $143,900 - which is 36% higher than Mississippi

Median home value

$143,90022% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$9551% higher than the US average

6% lower than the US average

B+ Long Beach Schools

Does Long Beach have good schools? The Long Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 9% higher than Mississippi

High school grad. rates

1% higher than the US average

School test scores

31% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

14% lower than the US average

A+ Long Beach User Ratings

Is Long Beach a good place to live? Long Beach has an overall rating of 88% from 8 reviews.

Overall user rating

8 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

7 total surveys

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