Why Live in Westside
Westside in Long Beach is characterized by its established ranch-style homes from the 1940s to 1970s, featuring modest, raised foundations and minimal traditional designs. The neighborhood is predominantly residential with few apartment buildings, offering a mix of single-family homes, condos, and townhouses. Parks are a highlight, with Admiral Kidd Park providing new accessible play equipment and a recreation center, while Hudson Park and Silverado Park offer lighted sports fields, a skate park, and an aquatic center. Dining options are diverse, with Filipino, Peruvian, and Mexican cuisine available along Willow Street, Pacific Coast Highway, and Santa Fe Avenue. Notable eateries include 5000 Pies, Mariscos Las Islitas, and Edna's Filipino Cuisine. For entertainment, residents can visit the nearby Long Beach Beer Lab or head downtown for theaters, bars, and waterfront attractions like the aquarium. Annual events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Parol Lantern Festival celebrate the community spirit. The neighborhood is conveniently located near employment hubs like the Valero Wilmington Oil Refinery and downtown Long Beach, with easy access to Interstate 710 and Long Beach Airport. The Long Beach Unified School District, which is highly rated, serves the area with schools like Hudson Elementary, Garfield Elementary, Stephens Middle School, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High, which offers a specialized logistics academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westside a good place to live?
Westside is a good place to live. Westside is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Westside has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.9 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $78,299 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Westside are renters, with 54.5% of residents renting and 45.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Westside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Westside neighborhood guide.
Is Westside, CA a safe neighborhood?
Westside, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westside?
The median home price in Westside is $1,750,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $350,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $9,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $389K a year to afford the median home price in Westside. The average household income in Westside is $78K.
What are the best public schools in Westside?
The best public schools that serve Westside are:
What are the best private schools in Westside?
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Home Trends in Westside, CA
On average, homes in Westside, Long Beach sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westside, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $1,515,000, up 288% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,515,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,515,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$813
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$1,750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
288%