Saint Francis is a small neighborhood in north Long Beach with midcentury homes and convenient connections to surrounding communities. You're moments from nearby parks, stores and schools. It's easy to hop on nearby freeways, and most people drive out of the neighborhood to visit malls or join community events.
Saint Francis is a compact, single-family neighborhood where homes were mostly built in the 1950s and 1960s. Midcentury modern and California ranch-style homes make up most of the area, and prices generally range from the lower $800,000s to about $1.2 million. “It’s relatively newer housing for Long Beach, mostly built in the 1960s,” says Alan Fasnacht with Team Fasnacht Realty. “They're nicer, larger houses that always sold for a little bit more. But you’re still in north Long Beach, so the prices are less than they are in nearby Lakewood.”
People drive to get around Saint Francis, and Lakewood Boulevard is a major artery for traveling. For commuting and regional trips, Interstate 710 and state Route 91 connect the area to Los Angeles, which is about 20 miles away, and other communities throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. Multiple bus lines from Long Beach Transit and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority connect to surrounding areas. The streets are lined with with sidewalks, so people go on walks and ride bicycles around.
Saint Francis is an industrial area with a small community of homes, but you have a few options for dining out along South Street. There are chain restaurants like Starbucks and Del Taco. For locally owned spots, you can visit:
The Long Beach Unified School District serves Saint Francis and earns an A-minus rating from Niche. Many students go to Jordan High School, which gets a B-minus. The school has career-focused pathways, including an engineering academy that partners with the Port of Long Beach for work-based learning. Private options nearby include St. Pancratius Parish School, rated A-plus.
Two parks border the Saint Francis neighborhood. To the north, Ramona Park spans about 7 acres and has tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a soccer field and a community center that hosts youth recreation programs. Ed "Pops" Davenport Park, south of Saint Francis, is a former landfill transformed into nearly 12 acres of green space. A walking trail winds through the park, which also has basketball half-courts, a playground and picnic areas.
Residents head out of the neighborhood to nearby communities to join annual events. Downtown Long Beach has activities throughout the year. Closer to home, in areas like Bixby Knolls, you can experience:
Michele Steggell
Allianz Capital Group, Inc.
(657) 385-7371
47 Total Sales
1 in Saint Francis
$700,000 Price
Allison Van Wig
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(562) 582-8861
238 Total Sales
2 in Saint Francis
$830,000 Price Range
Angela Weeks
First Team Real Estate
(949) 438-4986
42 Total Sales
1 in Saint Francis
$906,000 Price
Edward Eyerman
Trusted Realty Group
(562) 352-1377
30 Total Sales
1 in Saint Francis
$740,000 Price
JJ
Justine Jardine Prouty
Keller Williams Pacific Estate
(562) 471-7980
11 Total Sales
2 in Saint Francis
$881,000 Price Range
Shannon Jones
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(424) 688-6382
122 Total Sales
1 in Saint Francis
$855,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Saint Francis | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Saint Francis, Long Beach sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Francis, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $903,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$872,500
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Median Sale Price
$903,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$903,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
6
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$587
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Number of Homes
308
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1955
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,499
Significantly below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
4,839
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$2,792
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,300
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,300
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Median Condo Rent
$2,792
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Total Population
1,695
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
10 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$83,564
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$116,383
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High School Graduates
78.2%
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College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
64.9%
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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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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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Residential community with a central elementary school and access to freeways