College Square is a residential neighborhood in northwestern Long Beach near the city’s border with Compton. Homebuyers are often drawn to the area for its relatively low housing costs and convenient access to freeways. With Compton College next door and shopping and parks close by, the area offers plenty of other practical advantages.
Residents are a fairly even mix of homeowners and renters. Apartments make up a significant share of the housing stock, though most are concentrated along Long Beach Boulevard. At the southeastern tip of the community, you'll find manufactured homes in Westland Mobile Home Park. They rarely come on the market, but one recently sold in the mid-$100,000s.
Single-family options include California bungalows and midcentury ranch-style designs, many of which date back to the postwar building boom of the mid-1900s. They have been updated over time, and accessory dwelling unit additions are becoming more common. Houses often sell from the upper $500,000s to the low $700,000s, while properties with ADUs can sometimes top $1 million. The neighborhood’s median sale price is in the low $700,000s, below the citywide median.
Easy access to major roadways, including State Route 91 and Interstate 710, is one of the area’s perks, according to Alan Fasnacht of Team Fasnacht Realty. “People who live in that area really love the proximity to all the freeways and how quickly they can get to other areas of Los Angeles County,” he says. Downtown LA is less than 20 miles away, and the drive typically takes anywhere from 30 minutes to more than an hour, depending on traffic. Torrance is about 10 miles away, with drive times generally ranging from 20 minutes to an hour.
Families are served by the Long Beach Unified School District. Some kids go to Starr King Elementary School, which offers Winners Reaching Amazing Potential, a free after-school program. Hamilton Middle School has a B rating from Niche, and students can take robotics and engineering electives. The neighborhood is also within walking distance of Compton College, a two-year college with dozens of associate degree and certificate programs.
There are several opportunities for outdoor recreation nearby, including the Greenleaf Parkway, a linear park with paved trails just north of Compton College. Coolidge Park, a few miles away, is a green space with athletic fields, a playground and a community center. Just east of the Los Angeles River, DeForest Park and Wetlands spans nearly 50 acres and includes nature trails, sports courts and recreation programs for local kids. The park also provides access to the Los Angeles River Bikeway, a popular route for running and biking.
While College Square is primarily residential, there are places to grab a quick meal within a short drive. Along Alondra and Long Beach boulevards, you'll find a variety of casual dining spots, including:
Gerry Nicks
Keller Williams Realty
(424) 370-0766
164 Total Sales
1 in College Square
$780,000 Price
Marlene Rodriguez
M. R. & Associates
(424) 552-4665
56 Total Sales
1 in College Square
$150,000 Price
Cody Charnell
Sage Real Estate Group, Inc.
(424) 788-0870
51 Total Sales
2 in College Square
$895,000 Price Range
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Nolan Alejandro
Nolan & Associates Realty
(657) 282-5616
1 Total Sale
1 in College Square
$555,000 Price
MARISOL SANCHEZ
Coldwell Banker Home Source
(760) 903-5359
37 Total Sales
3 in College Square
$144K - $150K Price Range
Lorena Gama
Century 21 Allstars
(562) 526-0172
43 Total Sales
3 in College Square
$585K - $1.1M Price Range
On average, homes in College Square, Long Beach sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in College Square, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $710,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$699,499
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Median Sale Price
$710,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$710,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$700,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
4
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$578
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Number of Homes
301
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1948
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,168
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,778
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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Total Population
2,809
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Median Age
32
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Population Density
35 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$56,578
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$66,488
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High School Graduates
55.9%
Significantly below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
6.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
0%
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% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
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Annual Precipitation
12''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Lower-priced midcentury bungalows with an active community park
Midcentury architecture and lower priced homes right next to the 710
Residential community in north Long Beach surrounded by amenities and freeways
Historic bungalows and access to nature and freeway travel
Acres of parkland and convenient freeway access
