DeForest Park
DeForest Park borders neighborhood
The neighborhood shares its name with, a fifty-acre park along the Los Angeles River. It offers pickleball and volleyball courts as well as a playground and softball field. Nature trails wind through the park's wetlands, which the city protects, preserving the natural habitat of local wildlife. Visitors can download the Agents of Discovery app for an interactive experience.According to the DeForest Park Neighborhood Association, the park is haunted. Visitors have reported feeling bursts of cold air and have recorded disembodied voices on electronic devices. In addition to hosting specters, the park is home to events like a chili cook-off, Christmas light display contest and the Earth Day celebration.
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Single-family homes and condos in DeForest Park
Modest ranch-styles and bungalows sit side by side on palm-shaded streets in DeForest Park. “When I showed clients the area, they really liked it. It's a quiet, well-kept community,” says Alfaro. These single-family homes sell between $500,000 and $800,000. Developers are actively building condos in DeForest Park, selling from $700,000 to $880,000. “It’s a nice area for families,” says Nancy Deprez, a real estate agent with Vista Sotheby's International Realty.“If you want a big backyard, it’s a good place to check out.”
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Kids attend Long Beach Unified Schools
Kids living in DeForest Park can begin kindergarten at Colin Powell Academy for Success, which was graded B-minus by Niche, and remain at the school through eighth grade. They can then go on to Jordan High School, which also earned a B-minus from Niche. The school offers different career pathways, from journalism to manufacturing, to help students gain college or career experience before graduating.
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Access to Artesia Freeway
“DeForest Park is very convenient,” says Deprez. “It’s close to the freeway, so it’s good for commuters.” Artesia Freeway runs just a couple blocks north of the neighborhood, and Interstate 710 is just across the river, so drivers are close to expedited routes throughout town. The city bus also circulates the area. Walking or biking in DeForest Park is less easy, so most residents drive. Long Beach Airport sits just six miles south for those traveling farther away.
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Local favorites on Atlantic Avenue
This suburban neighborhood is primarily residential but has a few nearby restaurants along Atlantic Avenue. Local options include Orange Teriyaki Restaurant, a fast-casual Japanese restaurant, and La Casa De La Baleada, a Honduran restaurant. El Pollo Imperial, a Peruvian restaurant known for its roasted chicken dishes, operates in Deforest Park. For quicker options, locals grab takeout from the neighborhood McDonald’s or La Taqueria Brand. The closest grocery store, Big Saver Foods, is a couple miles east.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lynsey Russell
Lynsey Russell
Keller Williams Pacific Estate
(424) 349-4623
137 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$805,000 Price
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Marivel Kuenstler
Marivel Kuenstler
Compass
(562) 246-9516
97 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$697,500 Price
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Inger Goodman
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Inger Goodman
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 On Target
(562) 330-4125
29 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$775,000 Price
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Dennis Stacy
Dennis Stacy
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(949) 229-4755
19 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$550,000 Price
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Charles Chang
Charles Chang
Responds QuicklyCMC Realty & Lending
(424) 328-6463
28 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$705,000 Price
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Melinda Elmer
Melinda Elmer
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Masters
(562) 317-7284
266 Total Sales
1 in DeForest Park
$175,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Houghton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Coolidge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Kelly Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Jackson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
DeForest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Grace Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | DeForest Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
DeForest Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in DeForest Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $570,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Sale Price
$570,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$620,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$207,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
924
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,206
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,137
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,403
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,524 - $2,603 per month
- The Ray Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 378+ Sq Ft
- 6479 Atlantic Ave
- Long Beach, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,409
Median Age
35
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,364
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,630
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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