Why Live in Sunrise
Sunrise, a neighborhood in Long Beach, California, features a mix of early Craftsman bungalows and midcentury Spanish Revival bungalows, with some homes dating back to the 1900s through the 1920s. The area includes a historic section known as Sunrise Boulevard. Residents enjoy an abundance of green spaces, with half a dozen parks within walking distance. Martin Luther King Jr. Park offers amenities such as a basketball court, soccer field, playground, community center, and the year-round King Park Pool. Chittick Field, formerly Hamilton Bowl, hosts youth sports leagues with its football field, baseball diamond, and athletic courts. Smaller parks like NAACP Freedom Park and Fellowship Park provide walking paths and playgrounds. Grocery shopping is convenient with Albertsons and Grocery Outlet on Willow Street, and various convenience shops. Dining options along the Pacific Coast Highway include chain restaurants like King Taco and local favorites such as La Guananquita and Little Lalune Cuisine. Pho Elephant Thai Kitchen and Poly Burgers are popular local spots. Sunrise is located near Downtown Long Beach, less than two miles away, offering additional shopping and dining opportunities. The neighborhood is well-connected with the Pacific Coast Highway and is four miles from Long Beach Airport. Long Beach Polytechnic High School, known for its high rating and extracurricular programs, serves the area. The crime rate in Sunrise is lower than the national average, making it a relatively safer neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunrise a good place to live?
Sunrise is a good place to live. Sunrise is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Sunrise is an urban core neighborhood. Sunrise has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 15.5 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $75,464 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14% of residents. A majority of residents in Sunrise are renters, with 72% of residents renting and 28% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sunrise can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sunrise neighborhood guide.
Is Sunrise, CA a safe neighborhood?
Sunrise, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sunrise?
The median home price in Sunrise is $359,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $72,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $80K a year to afford the median home price in Sunrise. The average household income in Sunrise is $75K.
What are the best public schools in Sunrise?
The best public schools that serve Sunrise are:
What are the best private schools in Sunrise?
The best private schools that serve Sunrise are:
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Are home prices dropping in Sunrise?
Yes, home prices in Sunrise are down 17% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Sunrise, CA
On average, homes in Sunrise, Long Beach sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunrise, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$359,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-55%