Why Live in Nehyam
Nehyam is a Long Beach neighborhood that was formerly known as Grant and was renamed in 2021 to honor the Tongva tribe. It’s a quieter community, with tree-lined streets and low traffic. The neighborhood is composed entirely of single-family homes; typically, Spanish Colonial Revival style houses from the late 1920s and early 1930s, cottages and bungalows, with two or three bedrooms. It’s home to one of the city’s 18 historic districts and the first in North Long Beach. The highly rated Long Beach Unified School District serves the community, and kids can attend Grant Elementary, Hamilton Middle, and Jordan High. The neighborhood features shopping and dining options along its perimeter, including Big Saver Foods, J&G Market, Ernestine’s Family Fish Market, Lee’s Sandwiches, and Douglas Burgers, as well as fast-food chains like Church’s Texas Chicken, McDonald’s, and Subway. Residents enjoy access to Long Beach’s extensive public recreational areas, including nearby Houghton Park, which offers a playground, skate park, tennis courts, and sports fields. Nehyam is bordered by major thoroughfares and freeways, which provide convenient access to surrounding areas. This includes downtown Long Beach, about 10 miles north away. Public transportation is available, but most residents get around by car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nehyam a good place to live?
Nehyam is a good place to live. Nehyam is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Nehyam is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Nehyam has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.7 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $93,214 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17% of residents. A majority of residents in Nehyam are home owners, with 46% of residents renting and 54% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Nehyam can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Nehyam neighborhood guide.
Is Nehyam, CA a safe neighborhood?
Nehyam, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Nehyam?
The median home price in Nehyam is $699,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $140,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $147K a year to afford the median home price in Nehyam. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Nehyam is $93K.
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Home Trends in Nehyam, CA
On average, homes in Nehyam, Long Beach sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Nehyam, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $710,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$710,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$985,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$681
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$699,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%