Why Live in Saint Francis
Saint Francis, located in North Long Beach, is a neighborhood characterized by midcentury tract houses built primarily in the 1960s. The area features ranch-style homes on uniform lots, many of which have spacious yards, private driveways, or garages—an uncommon feature in Long Beach. While Saint Francis itself does not have parks, residents are within walking distance of Ramona Park and Devenport Park. Ramona Park offers amenities such as a baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, and a community center hosting youth and teen programs. Devenport Park provides a walking trail, playground, and half-court basketball. The neighborhood is bordered by South Street, a retail corridor with a Walmart Supercenter, WinCo Foods, and various dining options, including local favorite The Cajun Crab. Nearby Lakewood Boulevard offers additional retail choices, including the well-known H&H Nursery. For transportation, residents primarily rely on cars, with Highways 19 and 91 nearby and Interstate 710 just two miles west, providing an 18-mile route to Los Angeles. Long Beach Airport is conveniently located four miles south. The neighborhood is adjacent to Lakewood Regional Medical Center and includes a mental health urgent care center. Schools in the area include McKinley Elementary, Hamilton Middle School, and Jordan High School, all of which have received decent ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Francis a good place to live?
Saint Francis is a good place to live. Saint Francis is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Saint Francis is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Saint Francis has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $116,383 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 16.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Saint Francis are home owners, with 36.7% of residents renting and 63.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Saint Francis can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Saint Francis neighborhood guide.
Is Saint Francis, CA a safe neighborhood?
Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis?
The median home price in Saint Francis is $829,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $166,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,090 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $175K a year to afford the median home price in Saint Francis. The average household income in Saint Francis is $116K.
What are the best public schools in Saint Francis?
The best public schools that serve Saint Francis are:
- Hamilton Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Paramount High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Jordan High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Saint Francis?
The best private schools that serve Saint Francis are:
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Home Trends in Saint Francis, CA
On average, homes in Saint Francis, Long Beach sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Francis, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $830,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$830,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$830,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$631
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$829,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%