Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Gentle Brew Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Nut Cafe
Coffee Shop
East End Cafe
Coffee Shop
East Rock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Demi's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
By Good Coffee
Coffee Shop
Central Perk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crawfords Coffee Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society Museum
Museum
Long Beach Cinema 4
Cinema
Woodmere Lanes
Bowling Alley
Central Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rock Hall Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (17) C+
Junction
Bar
kiosk
Fast Food
Ralph's Italian Ice
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Billy's Beach Cafe
Bar
Park Ave. Wine Shop
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Long Beach Sandwich Company
Fast Food
Shines Irish Pub
Bar
Jetty
Bar
Ralph's Italian Ices
Sweets
Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Carvel
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Ralph's Italian Ices
Sweets
Red Mango
Sweets
King Wok
Fast Food
Boardwalk Bagel and Delicatessen
Deli
Fitness (2) C-
MLK Community Center
Community Centre
Hollywood Fitness
Gym
The Active Life
Gym
Spartan Kickboxing & Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
CrossFit Jetty
Gym
Elite Physiques
Gym
Elite Fitness
Gym
Robert F Garrison VFW Post 3350
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Key Foods
Grocery Store
Key Foods
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Stuffn' Bagels
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Long Island Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
A & S Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Bagel Factory
Bakery
Biggest Banana Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Jandi's
Grocery Store
Best Market
Grocery Store
Bagel Delight
Bakery
The Cheese Store
Cheese
Parks (10) A+
Shell Creek Park
Park
Caroline Previdi Playground
Playground
Masone Beach
Park
Lido West Town Park
Park
Lido West Town Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Mayor Landgraf Village Playground
Park
Scott Drive Park
Park
Lido Boulevard Park
Park
Lido Beach Town Park
Park
Town Park at Sands
Park
Margie Street Park
Park
Bay Park
Park
Bay Park
Park
Noah Pozner Playground
Park
Woodmere Dock
Park
Hewlett Point Park
Park
Hewlett Point Park
Park
Oceanside Park
Park
Oceanside Park
Park
Nickerson Beach Park
Park
Oceanside Landing Waterway Access Site
Park
Wrights Field
Park
East Rockaway Sports Complex
Park
Malibu Town Park
Park
Shops (10) C+
Long Beach Surf
Clothing
Ohh La La
Clothing
Local Cycles
Bicycle
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Ripped Long Beach
Nutrition Supplements
Dairy Barn
Convenience Store
Unsound Pro
Clothing
PetValu
Pets
Friendly Deli
Convenience Store
Lady S
Convenience Store
A.A. Fashion
Clothing
Madeline's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Treat Your Pet
Pets
Jewelery
Fashion
Park Nail
Beauty
Rose & Eye
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Elegante
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Kohl's
Department Store
Wendy's Nail Salon
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
Nine West Outlet
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 20.3% take public transportation in Long Beach.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations A+
East Park Avenue & Edwards Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & National Boulevard
Bus Stop
Long Beach
Transit Station
East Park Avenue & Riverside Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Magnolia Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Magnolia Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Laurelton Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Laurelton Boulevard
Bus Stop
Long Beach Road & East Hudson Street
Bus Stop
Long Beach Boulevard & East Hudson Street
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Lafayette Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Lafayette Boulevard
Bus Stop
Long Beach Road & East Pine Street
Bus Stop
Long Beach Boulevard & East Harrison Street
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Washington Boulevard
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Washington Boulevard
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard & West Olive Street
Bus Stop
West Park Avenue & Lindell Boulevard
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard & West Olive Street
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard & West Park Avenue
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard & West Beech Street
Bus Stop
West Beech Street & Grand Boulevard
Bus Stop
Grand Boulevard & West Walnut Street
Bus Stop
Long Beach Road & Station Plaza
Bus Stop
West Beech Street & New York Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.3% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Long Beach is 166/100 - which is 42% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Long Beach crime rates are 234 per 100k, which is 89% lower than New York
Property Crime
144 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Long Beach is $106,709 - which is 76% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$106,709 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Edward R. Mayo DDS FAGD
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hadi Medical Group - Long Beach
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Nassau Off-Campus Emergency Department at Long Beach
Clinic
The Tides Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Precision Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CityMD
Clinic
Long Beach Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Island Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire House Number 2
Fire Station
Kings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental 365
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oceanside Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Atlantic Beach Fire Rescue
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Woodmere Fire Department
Fire Station
Dr. Karim A. Badawy, D.P.M.
Doctor
South Shore Orthopedic Group
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ezra Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Howard Goldschein
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Long Beach home prices are $555,900 - which is 94% higher than New York
Home Price
$555,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Long Beach graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York
School Test Scores
68% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) F
Lindell Boulevard School
East Elementary School
Long Beach Catholic Regional School
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
West Elementary School
Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School
Lido Elementary School
Long Beach Middle School
School 9E-Boardman Elem School
School 8
School 4
Waverly Park School
Rhame Avenue Elementary School
Yeshivath Gesher
Hebrew Academy-Lower School
The Brandus School
Haftr Middle School
High Schools (3) A+
Torah High School Long Beach
Harriet Eisman Community School
Long Beach High School
Stella K. Abraham H.S. For Girls
Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High
Rambam Mesivta
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ratings B-

Long Beach has an overall rating of 70% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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  • Long Beach has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Long Beach crime rates are 89% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Long Beach is 42% higher than the New York average

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Fun Things to Do In Long Beach, NY 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Long Beach has lots of family-friendly activities that make the city pretty attractive, and it's one of the best places for tourists to visit as well. The town has lots of beach-centered attractions, and you can even learn to windsail or surf while you're here, which is fun for t ...Read More he whole family. Empire Kayaks is near the city as well, so you and your family can take canoeing and kayaking lessons for the day.

There are also a few great places to eat and hang out with friends in the evenings, such as Nolan's Pub, a neighborhood eatery that's been around for year. The Maine Course is another tasty restaurant option that offers traditional Irish fare. Additional relaxed locations if you're looking for a late-night bite include the Hub Billiard Club, where you can get a meal and enjoy a game or two of pool.

Historic attractions include Freeport's Nautical Mile, which has lots of landmarks and great scenery, since it's right by the water. Whether you're new to the area or are thinking of moving to Long Beach, you won't be disappointed. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Long Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shell Creek Park
      Caroline Previdi Playground
      Masone Beach
      Lido West Town Park
      Lido West Town Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Mayor Landgraf Village Playground
      Scott Drive Park

      Entertainment

      Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society Museum
      Long Beach Cinema 4
      Woodmere Lanes
      Central Theatre
      Rock Hall Museum

      Food & Drink

      Junction
      kiosk
      Ralph's Italian Ice
      Five Guys
      Burger King
      Billy's Beach Cafe
      Park Ave. Wine Shop
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Long Beach? Of all people who commute, 20.3% take public transportation in Long Beach.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Long Beach? The cost of living in Long Beach is 166/100 - which is 42% higher than New York.
      Long Beach
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Long Beach? Long Beach crime rates are 234, which are 89% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      234 per 100k people

      90% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 428

      90% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      33%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Long Beach? The median income in Long Beach is $106,709 which is 76% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $106,70993% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,47393% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Long Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Precision Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Kings Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Hadi Medical Group - Long Beach

      A- Housing

      What are Long Beach home prices? Long Beach home prices are $555,900 - which is 94% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $555,900201% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,026113% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Long Beach have good schools? The Long Beach graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      41% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Long Beach a good place to live? Long Beach has an overall rating of 70% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      3 total surveys

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