Long Beach 78 Exceptional
Long Beach Livability #133 ranked city in Washington#2,635 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Long Beach

PROS
  • Amenities Amenities

    Within the vicinity, you'll find a wealth of amenities, from restaurants and coffee shops to grocery stores and local shops, all easily accessible on foot.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Commute Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

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      Long Beach transportation information

      Statistic Long Beach Washington National
      Average one way commute12min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work65.3%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.4%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.7%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.5%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk13.7%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home5.4%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Long Beach, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.