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Historic Wrigley area gains new popularity
Named after chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., who began developing the Wrigley neighborhood in the 1920s, North Wrigley is one of the city’s oldest communities. However, new buyers are breathing new life into the area. “Even though prices have gone up dramatically, Long Beach is a bargain compared to the rest of the state, and prices are better in Long Beach than in Los Angeles,” says Alan Fasnacht of Team Fasnacht Realty, who has been selling in Long Beach since the 1990s. “Younger people are moving into the area because that’s what they can afford, and the prices reflect a little higher value.”
Neighborhood pride is evident throughout the neighborhood.
Local Filipino artists perform live at the 5th Annual Filipino Festival in Long Beach.
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Older tract homes get modern updates
Most of the housing in North Wrigley consists of single-family homes built from the 1930s into the 1950s. “North Wrigley are tract homes,” explains Allison Van Wig, one of Long Beach’s top Realtors. “People like it because it’s a cheaper area than Bixby. You can still get beach breezes and tree-lined streets for under a million.” Many homes have been renovated and updated, with rooms added or even a second floor. Many feature Spanish-inspired details, like stucco siding and terra cotta tile roofs. “North Wrigley has a lot of older home stock,” says Fasnacht. “It’s a starter-home area, and always was. It’s always been a good neighborhood.”These remodeled track homes start at $650,000. Homes with double the square footage and significant interior updates can sometimes exceed a million.
A home that has been completely rebuilt in the North Wrigley neighborhood in Long Beach.
A renovated home with modern upgrades in the North Wrigley neighborhood in Long Beach.
Pride of ownership is a common theme around the North Wrigley neighborhood in Long Beach.
It is not uncommon to see custom additions to homes in the North Wrigley area of Long Beach.
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Local kids attend Long Beach schools
Most North Wrigley kids will attend Jackie Robinson Academy from kindergarten through eighth grade, which earned a B-plus on Niche. They will complete high school at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, which was graded A-plus and designated a standout school by Niche.
North Wrigley's elementary school is Birney Elementary.
Long Beach Polytechnic High School serves students of North Wrigley.
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City Greenbelts and Veterans Park
Wrigley Greenbelt runs across the western border of the neighborhood. The city opened the Greenbelt in June 2023, allocating a multi-million dollar budget to replanting trees and conserving California plants and wildlife. The city is actively working to prune dead trees and replenish the population with living trees over the next few years. In the meantime, it's a green space near the neighborhood that’s become a popular walking trail. The neighborhood has a second Greenbelt, the Daisy Greenbelt, which runs up the middle of North Wrigley.14-acre Veterans Park sits within the neighborhood. It offers more walking trail options and a playground for kids. A community center operates in the park, offering classes for kids and senior programming. It’s a popular neighborhood spot for picnicking or meeting up with friends for a game at one of the game courts.
The Long Beach commumity center has a colorful mural along its walls.
Residents enjoying a casual walk at the Greenbelt park in Long Beach.
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Restaurants and retail along Willow Street
Dividing North Wrigley from South Wrigley is Willow Street, a buzzy corridor filled with retail and dining options. The Long Beach Beer Lab and Wrigley Coffee are popular places to grab a drink, depending on the time of day. Buono’s Pizzeria serves up popular Italian classics. Pho Long Beach offers authentic Vietnamese dishes. True to its name, England Fish & Chips serves fries and fried fish. Locals shop at Wrigley Marketplace for essentials. An Albertsons grocery store anchors the shopping center, but residents can also pick up prescriptions at CVS or a new outfit at Rainbow Shops.
Wrigley Coffee keeps Long Beach residents caffeinated with style.
Cool down from a long day at the beach with a beer and fries at the Long Beach Beer Lab.
A customer walking in to the Long Beach Beer Lab on Willow Street.
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Nearby interstate and metro station
Most residents own at least one car. Local thoroughfare Willow Street runs across the bottom of the neighborhood, and Interstate 405 runs across the top. The neighborhood is convenient for commuters, as they can easily hop on one of the main roadways to travel in or outside town. The Willow Street Metro Rail Station provides convenient work commutes for Wrigley residents who work elsewhere in the city or throughout the greater Los Angeles region. The ride to LA takes an hour on average.
The Metro in Long Beach Transit is Biker friendly.
The 710 freeway and Willow street, running along the LA River in Long Beach.
Passengers departing the Metro line at the Willow Street station in Long Beach.
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Wrigley Neighborhood Association hosts events
The Wrigley Neighborhood Association keeps the community busy. Neighbors get together for regular events like Turn Up Big for the Wrigs, a social event with drinks and games, and The Wrigley Comedy Chew, a free monthly stand-up performance hosted in a Wrigley backyard. Residents also host annual events like the Wrigley River Run and a holiday party. During the holidays, the cedar trees lining the Daisy Greenbelt are decorated. The area becomes the neighborhood’s own "Christmas Tree Lane," complete with holiday displays.
All smiles at the Wrigley Homeowner Association's local Farmer's Market.
A fresh hand made pizza coming out of the oven at the Wrigley Farmer's Market in Long Beach.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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North Wrigley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Wrigley, Long Beach sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in North Wrigley, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $826,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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