Houghton Park is a residential community in North Long Beach named for the park at its center. Buyers are often drawn to its relatively low housing costs, as well as the single-family homes and tree-lined streets that give the area an established, suburban feel. Convenient access to schools, freeways and dining adds to its appeal.
Most homes were built in the early to mid-1900s. Many have been updated over the years with features like remodeled kitchens, central air conditioning and solar panels. Detached two-car garages are common, and some have been converted into accessory dwelling units. The majority of sales range from the mid-$500,000s to the upper $800,000s, though houses with ADUs sometimes top $1 million.
Houghton Park’s median sale price is in the mid-$700,000s, slightly higher than some of its neighbors but below the Long Beach median. “I think it’s one of the best pockets in North Long Beach,” says Edgar Rangel, Realtor with Circle Real Estate. “In North Long Beach, you find neighborhoods that are mostly apartments, but in Houghton Park, you can get full-sized lots and single-family homes.”
No matter where you are in the neighborhood, you're just a few blocks from Houghton Park, the roughly 25-acre green space that gives the area its name. Along with several sports fields, the park has a playground, community center and skate park. It also offers recreational programs for people of all ages. The nearby DeForest Park and Wetlands has many of the same amenities, plus miles of walking and nature trails.
While there are bus stops in the neighborhood, most people get around by car. The Artesia Freeway and Interstate 710 are both close by, which Rangel says is a big plus for commuters. Downtown Long Beach is about 10 miles south, with drive times typically ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. Anaheim is roughly 20 miles away and usually takes 30 minutes to an hour to reach. Los Angeles is a similar distance, though rush-hour traffic can stretch the drive to well over an hour.
Families are served by the Long Beach Unified School District. Jordan High School, which is located beside the park, has career-oriented pathways in medical sciences, communications and engineering. Some students go to Gethsemane Baptist Christian School, a private school with an A rating from Niche.
Houghton Park is mostly residential, but you’ll find some shops and restaurants along Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. El Pollo Imperial is a family-owned Peruvian restaurant, and Robert Earl's BBQ serves Texas-style barbecue. Daily Bread Bakery sells everything from handmade tamales to custom cakes. Running everyday errands is convenient as well, thanks to a nearby Big Saver Foods and a Target just north of the freeway.
The community hosts a few gatherings throughout the year, many of which are held in the park. Some popular ones include:
Jane Castillo
Keller Williams Realty
(424) 283-4769
21 Total Sales
1 in Houghton Park
$830,000 Price
Dave Smith
REMAX Professionals
(424) 373-7838
75 Total Sales
1 in Houghton Park
$815,000 Price
Allison Van Wig
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(562) 582-8861
235 Total Sales
4 in Houghton Park
$625K - $755K Price Range
Vanessa Velardez
Coldwell Banker Residential Br
(424) 242-1252
23 Total Sales
1 in Houghton Park
$775,000 Price
Joshua Glaz
The Ave
(657) 325-8448
260 Total Sales
2 in Houghton Park
$705K - $838K Price Range
Harvey Vargas
First Team Real Estate
(949) 430-6853
46 Total Sales
1 in Houghton Park
$785,000 Price
On average, homes in Houghton Park, Long Beach sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Houghton Park, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $760,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$760,000
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Median Sale Price
$760,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$752,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$810,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$719,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
21
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$599
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Number of Homes
1,161
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1940
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Months of Supply
3.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,205
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,879
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
420
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,540
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,348
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,500
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Median Condo Rent
$1,790
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,790
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Total Population
5,515
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Median Age
37
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Population Density
19 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$70,294
Below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$81,313
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High School Graduates
74.3%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.9%
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% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
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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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