Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Bankhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Lance Lumpkin Stadium
Stadium
Long Beach Splash Pad
Water Park
West Side Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Joseph W. Milner Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (6) F
Bacchus Wine & Licqour
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Captain Joe's Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Waffle House
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Charles L. Walker Senior Center
Community Centre
West Side Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Unknown Name
Playground
War Memorial Park
Park
Harper McCaughan Town Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
West Side Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Preservation Oaks Beach Park
Park
28th Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (2) F
Shell
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Long Beach.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Long Beach is 96/100 - which is 15% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Long Beach crime rates are 1,599 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
1,552 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
47 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Long Beach is $60,313 - which is 49% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$60,313 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Long Beach City Police Department
Police
Long Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Long Beach Police Department
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Hospital
Harrison County Fire Services Cuevas Station
Fire Station
Gulfport Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Long Beach home prices are $158,200 - which is 50% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$158,200 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Long Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 9% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (5) F
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
Wj Quarles Elementary School
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
St Vincent Depaul
Gaston Point Elementary School
Coast Episcopal School
Gulfport Central Middle School
Pineville Elementary School
West Elementary School
Twenty Eighth St Elem
High Schools (1) F
Long Beach Senior High School
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ratings B+

Long Beach has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Long Beach Area Facts

  • Long Beach has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Long Beach crime rates are 20% lower than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Long Beach is 15% higher than the Mississippi average

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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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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Long Beach? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      War Memorial Park
      Harper McCaughan Town Green Park
      Unknown Name
      West Side Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Lance Lumpkin Stadium
      Long Beach Splash Pad
      West Side Park Splash Pad
      Joseph W. Milner Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Bacchus Wine & Licqour
      Sonic
      Captain Joe's Wine & Liquor
      Waffle House
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Long Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Long Beach.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Long Beach? The cost of living in Long Beach is 96/100 - which is 15% higher than Mississippi.
      Long Beach
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Long Beach? Long Beach crime rates are 1,599, which are 20% lower than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      1,599 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Long Beach? The median income in Long Beach is $60,313 which is 49% higher than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $60,3139% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,6213% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Long Beach home prices? Long Beach home prices are $158,200 - which is 50% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $158,20014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0298% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Long Beach have good schools? The Long Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 9% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Long Beach a good place to live? Long Beach has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      8 total surveys

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