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Central is a quiet neighborhood centered around Poly High
Long Beach’s Central neighborhood, often referred to as the Central Area, is a densely populated residential neighborhood located just north of Downtown. Bounded by the Pacific Coast Highway to the north and centered around historic Long Beach Polytechnic High, one of the largest high schools in the state, the neighborhood has played an integral role in Long Beach's history. “It’s a good place to get started in Long Beach real estate,” says Realtor Jack Nendel of Re/Max College Park Realty, who has worked in the area for over three decades. “The buy-in is a bit lower, but you’re still close to Downtown, and you have an easy route to the 710 if you need to commute.”
Historic bungalows and modern condos
Central’s residential market is made up of a diverse assortment of housing styles. Early-20th-century bungalows are common, as are midcentury apartment buildings and more modern condo complexes. There are also a fair number of historic 2-story homes in the neighborhood, though most of these have been converted to multi-unit properties. Condos in Central usually sell for $500,000 to $700,000, while single-family homes generally list for $700,000 to $1 million. Multi-unit properties also regularly go up for sale in the neighborhood, with prices from $1 million to $3 million.
Modern condominiums are popular and have state of the art amenities in the Central neighborhood.
Central neighborhood is close to downtown and coastal areas of Long Beach.
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PCH restaurants and Downtown shops
While Central is mostly residential, it’s surrounded by major commercial areas. The neighborhood itself isn’t known for its shopping, but it is home to two supermarkets, Aldi and Smart & Final Extra, and is within a mile of many more. Locals looking to do some serious shopping can always head down Long Beach Boulevard to Downtown Long Beach, which is home to a wide roster of chain realtors, along with local boutiques and specialty shops. Downtown and nearby Alamitos Beach are hubs of the local dining scene, but Central itself is home to a number of highly rated eateries as well. These include the longstanding Poly Burgers diner and an array of popular Latin restaurants along the Pacific Coast Highway on the north side of the neighborhood.
La Revancha Restaurant is one of many fantastic Mexican eateries in the Central neighborhood.
CVS in the Central neighborhood provides all of the neighborhood's drugstore needs.
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Polytechnic's standout football program
Public schools serving the neighborhood are overseen by Long Beach Unified School District, which runs a number of highly-ranked magnet schools. Roosevelt Elementary has a B-minus rating on Niche, while Washington Middle School has a C-plus. Long Beach Polytechnic High School, located in the heart of the neighborhood, has an A rating. Poly High, as its locally known, is one of the largest high schools in Greater LA, and draws huge crowds for its football and basketball games — according to some sources the school has produced more NFL players than any other high school in the country.
Polytechnic High School in Long Beach is a popular school in the area.
Franklin Classical Middle School, home of the Wildcats is well known in Central.
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Green spaces and skate parks
Park space in Central is a bit limited, but there are some sizable recreation areas around Polytechnic High, including Peace Park, which features a playground and athletic fields. The neighborhood is also home to the California Recreation Park, which includes a teen area, gym, playground and the McBride Skate Plaza. When residents want to spend a little more time outdoors, they can always head to Long Beach’s titular beach, which is less than 2 miles away.
McBride Park Skate Plaza is a nice place to skate board in the Central neighborhood.
Rosa Parks Park is a small green space with a sculpture in tribute to Rosa.
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Close to downtown events
Events in Central itself mostly involve Polytechnic High sporting events — particularly football. Locals are also just a mile or two from Downtown Long Beach, which offers endless opportunities for entertainment and nightlife and hosts a number of festivals throughout the year. Cambodia Town, which borders Central to the east, is known for its annual parade and festival, which celebrates Khmer culture.
Get some great seats to watch the amazing bands perform at Mardi Gras in Downtown Long Beach.
On the bluffs in Bixby Park every day at 11am you can take a yoga session in Long Beach.
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Getting around Long Beach
The Pacific Coast Highway and Long Beach Boulevard are the area’s two major thoroughfares, connecting residents to Interstate 710 and Downtown Long Beach, respectively. Most locals rely on cars to get around, but they can also hop on the Metro A line at the Pacific Coast Highway stop and take the light rail south to Downtown Long Beach or north all the way to Downtown LA. It’s about 5 miles from the neighborhood to Long Beach Airport, which offers flights to 27 destinations around the U.S.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central, Long Beach sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $677,500, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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