Why Live in Bixby Hill
Bixby Hill in Long Beach is a gated residential neighborhood featuring luxury condos, townhouses, and single-family homes, many of which showcase Mediterranean or midcentury modern architecture. Single-family homes, many custom-built in the 1970s, are situated on decently sized lots and range from $1.5 million to $2.5 million. Condos and townhouses are priced between $750,000 and $1 million. Bixby Hill is conveniently located near local beaches and the expansive 210-acre Recreation Park, which features a dog park and an 18-hole golf course. The Long Beach Bikeway runs along the east side of the neighborhood and connects to a vast network of bike trails. The Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens is in the heart of the neighborhood and offers museum tours. Nearby, California State University Long Beach provides a scenic campus with a Japanese garden, sporting events and cultural performances. While the neighborhood lacks walkable shopping and dining, the Marina Pacifica Shopping Center is 3 miles south and offers a variety of supermarkets, department stores and dining options. Bixby Hill is about 25 miles from downtown LA and 6 miles from downtown Long Beach, with access to Interstates 605 and 710. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Kettering Elementary, Rogers Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School, which offers numerous Advanced Placement courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bixby Hill a good place to live?
Bixby Hill is a good place to live. Bixby Hill is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. It has a median age of 54. The average household income is $157,844 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Bixby Hill are home owners, with 18.9% of residents renting and 81.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bixby Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bixby Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Bixby Hill, CA a safe neighborhood?
Bixby Hill, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bixby Hill?
The median home price in Bixby Hill is $899,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $179,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,460 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $191K a year to afford the median home price in Bixby Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bixby Hill is $158K.
What are the best public schools in Bixby Hill?
The best public schools that serve Bixby Hill are:
What are the best private schools in Bixby Hill?
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Are home prices dropping in Bixby Hill?
Yes, home prices in Bixby Hill are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Bixby Hill, CA
On average, homes in Bixby Hill, Long Beach sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bixby Hill, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $870,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$870,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,132,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$899,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$524
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%