The short answer: Long Beach is a Los Angeles County city of 466,742 people (2020 census) and about 51 square miles of land. Over the three months ending September 2026, the median home sold for $909,567, about $641 per square foot, in a median of 47 days. Neighborhood prices range far above and below that: $1,859,479 on Naples Island, $1,599,552 in Belmont Shore, $1,548,566 in El Dorado Park Estates and $1,104,690 in Bixby Knolls.
Long Beach home prices by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Median sale | vs last year | $/sq ft | Days on market | Sale-to-list | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Island | $1,859,479 | +11.8% | $823 | 59 | 95.2% | 11 |
| Belmont Shore | $1,599,552 | -1.6% | $924 | 55 | 98.8% | 21 |
| Belmont Heights | $1,162,674 | -8.4% | $718 | 63 | 98.0% | 27 |
| Bixby Knolls | $1,104,690 | +3.7% | $650 | 32 | 100.1% | 35 |
| Los Cerritos | $1,122,186 | -19.3% | $537 | 49 | 95.3% | 10 |
| El Dorado Park Estates | $1,548,566 | +15.6% | $746 | 24 | 101.9% | 7 |
| Long Beach | $909,567 | +9.3% | $641 | 47 | 99.6% | 653 |
All home types, three months ending September 2026. Source: Redfin Data Center (MLS and public records): Naples Island · Belmont Shore · Belmont Heights · Bixby Knolls · Los Cerritos · El Dorado Park Estates · Long Beach. Areas with few sales swing month to month.
Which Long Beach neighborhoods should I look at?
It depends on what you want day to day. A quick guide to the neighborhoods covered on this site:
- Naples: three islands in Alamitos Bay with canals, many waterfront homes and boat docks.
- Belmont Shore: walkable streets off Second Street, 1920s and 1930s Spanish-style homes and apartments, a calm bay beach.
- Belmont Heights: older homes on tree-lined streets just inland from Belmont Shore.
- Bixby Knolls: mostly custom homes built between 1920 and 1940, with shops along Atlantic Avenue.
- Los Cerritos: about 700 homes around Virginia Country Club and the historic Rancho Los Cerritos.
- El Dorado Park Estates and Park Estates: East Long Beach single-family neighborhoods near El Dorado Park, Recreation Park and Cal State Long Beach.
- East Long Beach overview: Naples, Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, El Dorado South and The Plaza on one page.
Is Long Beach in Los Angeles County or Orange County?
Los Angeles County. It borders Orange County at Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Rossmoor, which is why many buyers compare homes on both sides of the county line. Property tax bills, school districts and some fees change at that line.
What school district serves Long Beach?
Most of the city is served by Long Beach Unified. Assignments follow the exact address, so confirm with the district before you write an offer, and look up official results on the California School Dashboard.
Getting around
Long Beach has its own airport (LGB), the Metro A Line to downtown Los Angeles, and the I-405, I-710 and I-605 freeways. Cal State Long Beach and the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest container port in the US, are major employers.
Condos and townhomes in Long Beach
Long Beach has far more condos than Rossmoor or Los Alamitos, especially downtown, along Ocean Boulevard and in Belmont Shore. Before you buy, read the HOA budget, reserve study and rules on rentals and pets, and ask whether the building has any special assessments planned.
Talk to Eunice about a home in Long Beach
Call or text (562) 714-1565, email hello@homesbyeunice.com, or start online.
Questions people ask
Is Long Beach a good place to buy a home?
It depends on your budget, commute and the home you want. Long Beach offers a wide range of prices: the citywide median was $909,567 over the three months ending September 2026, below most coastal Orange County cities. Fair housing rules mean we won't rate neighborhoods; we can show you the data and the homes.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Among the neighborhoods tracked here, Naples Island ($1,859,479) and Belmont Shore ($1,599,552) had the highest medians over the three months ending September 2026, per Redfin. Waterfront homes in Naples sell well above the neighborhood median.
How fast do homes sell in Long Beach?
The citywide median was 47 days on market over the three months ending September 2026, and 38.4% of homes sold above list price.