Long Beach
Long Beach is a vibrant city with a rich cultural history, diverse community and beautiful beaches. It’s also home to some of the best restaurants in California, as well as incredible parks and outdoor activities.
Long Beach has seen substantial population growth over the last 15 years due to its proximity to Los Angeles (it’s only 8 miles away) and its revitalization efforts. In fact, it's been named one of America's fastest-improving cities by Money magazine for several years running!
The local economy is thriving—with major employers such as Boeing having recently moved their operations here from other parts of California or even out-of-state entirely. Residents enjoy low unemployment rates (just over 3%) compared with much higher averages nationwide (4%).
Long Beach is also known for being one of the most diverse cities in America. It’s home to over 300,000 residents from all walks of life—including many immigrant families who have come here from Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Long Beach offers apartment rentals for people looking for affordable housing close to the beach with easy access to public transportation routes like buses and trains (the Blue Line). Long Beach is also close to Los Angeles, which makes it a convenient place for commuters who want to live near the beach without paying high rent prices.
Long Beach is also a great place for families. It has some of the best public schools in all of California—including Long Beach Poly, which has been ranked as one of the top high schools in America by U.S News & World Report.