Why Live in Zaferia
Zaferia, a neighborhood in Long Beach, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and nightlife centered around East Anaheim Street. Residents can enjoy a variety of cuisines, from Cambodian fusion at A&J Seafood Shack to Colombian dishes at Selva. Coffee shops like Good Time provide a cozy atmosphere, while Alex’s Bar and Joe Jost’s offer lively nightlife options. For shopping, Urban Americana features antique furniture and unique décor. Orizaba Park, the neighborhood’s green space, includes a skate park, playgrounds, and a community center with after-school programs. City Beach, located about 2 miles south, is perfect for swimming and sunset walks. Zaferia hosts events like the Happy Sundays music festival and summer movies and concerts at Orizaba Park. The area is served by highly rated Woodrow Wilson High School, known for its rigorous college prep courses and diverse academic pathways. The neighborhood is walkable and conveniently located about 3 miles northeast of downtown Long Beach, with easy access to public transportation and major highways. Homes in Zaferia include Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean styles, often with landscaped yards featuring agave plants and fruit trees. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a desirable place to live. For groceries, residents can visit Food 4 Less in the nearby Belmont Center strip mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zaferia a good place to live?
Zaferia is a good place to live. Zaferia is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Zaferia is an urban core neighborhood. Zaferia has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 30.1 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $66,128 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Zaferia are renters, with 79.5% of residents renting and 20.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Zaferia can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Zaferia neighborhood guide.
Is Zaferia, CA a safe neighborhood?
Zaferia, 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 Zaferia?
The median home price in Zaferia is $504,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,610 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $112K a year to afford the median home price in Zaferia. The average household income in Zaferia is $66K.
What are the best public schools in Zaferia?
The best public schools that serve Zaferia are:
What are the best private schools in Zaferia?
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Home Trends in Zaferia, CA
On average, homes in Zaferia, Long Beach sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Zaferia, Long Beach over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$580,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$338,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$504,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%