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A coastal, Orange County suburb
Los Alamitos is a small city in Orange County between Long Beach and Garden Grove that’s home to around 12,000 people. The city its known for its excellent school district and small-town feel. It’s also home to Joint Forces Training Base – Los Alamitos, a military base that employs 850 people and thousands of national guardsmen and reservists. The base, which includes an Army airfield, takes up much of the southeastern side of the city, while residential neighborhoods, commercial strips and industrial corridors make up the rest.
“The school district is one of the major reasons people are moving here, and it’s really well situated for people who need to commute to Irvine or Los Angeles,” says real estate agent Philip DeMatteo of First Team Real Estate, who has worked in real estate since 2003 and grew up in the area. “It’s also coastal. The ocean breeze blows all the way up to Los Alamitos.”
Los Alamitos's residents are drawn to its great schools, spacious homes and neighborhood charm.
Basketball is a popular activity at Little Cottonwood Park.
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Local parks, golf courses and trails
For fresh air and exercise, residents head to Little Cottonwood Park. This greenspace located in the heart of the city includes amenities like a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a playground and picnic shelter. The western edge of the city is bordered by Coyote Creek and the Coyote Creek Bikeway, a nearly 10-mile paved path that runs along the border of Los Angeles County through largely industrial and commercial districts.
It’s also just a few minutes to El Dorado Park, an expansive Long Beach park with miles of walking paths, grassy fields, playgrounds and athletic fields. Avid golfers can tee up at the El Dorado Golf Course, while those in the mood for peaceful natural scenery can take a walk at the grounds of the El Dorado Nature Center. Additional opportunities for golf can be found at Navy Golf Course, a 27-hole public course, and Old Ranch Country Club, a private club and golf course. Residents are 7 miles from Seal Beach, putting the ocean waves within reach.
The El Dorado Park is a massive open space with several lakes for fishing and feeding the ducks.
At the El Dorado Golf Club in Los Alamitos, there's a practice putting green.
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Excellent public schools
Students attend the schools in the highly rated Los Alamitos Unified School District, which holds an A-plus rating from Niche and is ranked among the best districts in the state of California. Of the nine schools in the district, eight are past recipients of the National Blue Ribbon Award, including some that have won it more than once. Los Alamitos High serves nearly 3,200 students and offers nearly 100 extracurricular clubs to join including Women in STEM and The Beach Clean Up Club. Families considering private education for their kids can choose from a faith-based school and a Montessori school in the area.
Children in Los Alamitos may begin their education at Lee Elementary.
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Shopping and dining close to home
There’s little in the way of shopping, dining and entertainment in Los Alamitos. That said, residents are very close to several shopping centers, including Old Ranch Town Center, which is just south in Rossmoor. It features a Sprouts Farmer’s Market, Target, Kohl’s and Ralph’s Fresh Fare. Residents can head about 5 miles south to State Route 1 to shop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods or catch a movie at AMC Marina Pacifica. The city is also home to the Los Alamitos Race Course, a thoroughbred horse racing track that holds events throughout the year.
Los Alamitos Race Course is a popular destination for locals and visitors.
Watch the game at the bar at Mama's in Los Alamitos.
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Housing market remains resilient
The median home price in Los Alamitos is around $1.3 million, and homes typically spend around 33 days on the market, selling much more quickly than the national average. DeMatteo says the housing market in the Los Alamitos area is strong, despite higher interest rates. “It’s a very good real estate market. We’re typically seeing between one and six offers on a home over the course of about six weeks,” he says.
Single-family homes in the city are mostly two-story older builds from the 1960s with big front windows to let the sunshine in, stucco facades and brick or stone detailing. Newer builds from the early 2000s share the same charming mid-century look as their older counterparts. Lot sizes are a bit small, but there is still plenty of room for front lawns landscaped with drought-tolerant plant life or an extra-wide driveway. While most homes have garages, the streets are wide enough for parking, and sidewalks are abundant, giving plenty of space for an evening stroll.
A split-level home has a traditional Spanish tile roof in Los Alamitos.
Traditional homes in Los Alamitos often have two car garages and wide driveways.
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Getting around Los Alamitos, Orange County and LA
The city is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 605 and Interstate 405, providing easy access to the rest of Orange County, Los Angeles County and beyond. The city is served by the Orange County Transportation Authority, which offers fixed-route service in Los Alamitos. The nearest airport is Long Beach Airport, about 5 miles west of the city. The airport offers nonstop flights to domestic destinations like Honolulu, Salt Lake City, San Jose, Chicago and New Orleans. Residents in need of medical attention can head to Los Alamitos Medical Center, a 167-bed acute care hospital in the heart of the city.
Below-average crime
The CAP Index crime score for Los Alamitos is 3 out of 10, which is slightly lower than the nationwide score of 4.
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On average, homes in Los Alamitos, CA sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Alamitos, CA over the last 12 months is $1,575,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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With a tucked-away feel east of Long Beach, Rossmoor is a small neighborhood just 5 miles north of Seal Beach Pier and the Pacific Ocean. Though not a gated community, the area is surrounded by a red brick partition to reduce highway noise and create a secluded atmosphere. “Rossmoor is where you go if you want to buy your forever home,” says Matt Tilley, ‘The British Bloke’ and a Hall of Fame Realtor at First Team Real Estate in Long Beach. He also hosts a YouTube channel about living in Los Angeles and Orange County. “People don’t move here with the intention of leaving in five to seven years like in other areas. When you come to Rossmoor, you’re here to stay.” The homes here sell in the millions and often have two-car garages and private pools. Nearby, The Shops at Rossmoor shopping center has several retail and dining spots. Rossmoor students attend schools within the Los Alamitos Unified School District, the No. 3 best school district in Orange County. Three of its elementary schools are within walking distance of most neighborhood homes.
A mix of mid-century modern and ranch-style homes line the streets of Rossmoor, with varying designs ranging from Spanish to Mediterranean, minimalist, modern and traditional brick residences. “The homes here are everything,” Tilley says. “The lots are much larger than the ones in most surrounding neighborhoods. If you’ve got five kids or want a five-bedroom home, you move to Rossmoor.” Well-kept backyards and gardens include private pools. Two-car garages and large driveways lead to clean streets and manicured sidewalks. Houses on the neighborhood's edge may back up to the brick partition surrounding it. Most of the homes in Rossmoor range between $1 million and $3 million. “It’s not often you see a listing here because Rossmoor is the endgame. People move here in their 40s and stick around,” Tilley says. “So, when someone does put a house on the market here it doesn’t last long.”
Just nearby are The Shops at Rossmoor and the Old Ranch Town Center, with several familiar stores like Kohl’s, HomeGoods and Marshalls. The Center is also the location of Hof’s Hut Restaurant and Bakery, a long-time staple with homemade pies, cakes and homestyle American meals. Locals can run errands at the Ralph’s Fresh Fare grocery store or Sprouts Farmers Market. Enjoy artisanal chocolates at See’s Candies or frozen yogurt at Yogurtland Seal Beach. For an elegant northern Italian meal, locals go to Spaghettini Restaurant and Bar. Up the road on Los Alamitos Boulevard is the iconic Original Fish Co., a longtime seafood restaurant and fish market with patio seating.
Within the neighborhood of Rossmoor are a few green spaces to explore. Rossmoor Park is a community hub for sports and gatherings with three ballfields, a set of tennis courts and a playground. Visitors can also spend warm days playing beach volleyball and basketball or picnicking next to the playground. Rush Park is the location of the Rossmoor Farmers Market, which is open on Thursday evenings. The park also has a playground surrounded by tall trees for playing during warm California days. Residents can cross the highway via East Willow Street to take advantage of El Dorado Park West, a massive green space with baseball fields, several tennis courts and a disc golf course. El Dorado Park is also the location of the neighborhood library and is across the street from the El Dorado Park Golf Course.
Rossmoor students may attend schools within the highly-rated Los Alamitos Unified School District. All schools within the district are supported by the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF), which offers after-school programs like a Lego Academy, drawing and painting, soccer, tennis or musical theater. “You’re not getting a home here unless you want your kids to go to the schools,” Tilley says. “Everyone knows everyone through their kids and the community that the schools create.” Francis Hopkins Elementary School also offers its Huskies Read program to help students develop a love of reading and share their favorite books. Oak Middle School’s class electives include advanced art, journalism, yearbook and choir for different skill levels. Los Alamitos High School has dozens of clubs and after-school activities such as a creative writing club, Girls Who Code, a Japanese club and Junior Class Council. All four schools are graded an A-plus on Niche.
Locals in Rossmoor are close to several attractions and neighboring cities. “You may not have everything on your doorstep, but if you don’t mind a 10-minute drive to Seal Beach, or over to Long Beach or even down to Huntington, Rossmoor is an amazing spot.” The city of Long Beach is about 9 miles away via East 7th Street, or locals can drive 5 miles south to Seal Beach Pier via Seal Beach Boulevard. The Long Beach Airport is 7 miles north via Interstate 405, and California State University Long Beach is just 4 miles west via Route 22.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Los Alamitos Has More Renters
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
15
Median Rent
$2,695
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,000
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$6,100
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,505
Median Condo Rent
$2,850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,775
Demographics
Total Population
11,720
Median Age
40
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,900
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$123,940
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
46.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Moderately friendly
Bike Score®®
60/ 100
Moderately friendly
Walk Score®®
60/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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