Livability Score

65
/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 (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Trimana Cafe
Coffee Shop
Joe Jost Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Lee's Sandwiches
Coffee Shop
Country Donuts
Coffee Shop
Sweet Jill Bakery
Coffee Shop
Polly's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Little Brass Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sheldrake Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Nile Cafe
Coffee Shop
Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Donuts
Coffee Shop
Marinas Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Angel Food Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Parlor
Coffee Shop
Bartha's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Wide Eyes Open Palms
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Suite
Nightclub
Laura Trelstad
Attraction
Cal Bowl
Bowling Alley
Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
Museum
Museum of Latin American Art
Museum
Art Theatre
Cinema
Toxic Toast Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Found Theater
Theatre Arts
Long Beach Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre West (office)
Theatre Arts
Bruin Stadium
Stadium
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Internation city Theater
Theatre Arts
Long Beach Museum of Art
Museum
Red Car Greenbelt
Attraction
Long Beach Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Grand Prix of Long Beach Podium
Attraction
Iguana Import Gallery
Art Gallery
Cinemark
Cinema
Grand Prix of Long Beach Finish Line
Attraction
Laugh Factory
Theatre Arts
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium
Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium
Walter Pyramid
Stadium
Food and Drink (13) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Waba Grill
Fast Food
Champs Deli
Deli
Chipotle
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
fish bone
Fast Food
Wine Country
Alcohol
Gus's Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Fantastic Burger
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sky Bowl Superfood
Fast Food
Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Hangar Climbing Gym
Gym
Signal Hill Park Community Center
Community Centre
Kids gym
Gym
Freeman Community Center
Community Centre
First Step Fitness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Power of One Self Defense Institute
Gym
Total Fitness
Gym
Long Beach United Boxing Club
Gym
Long Beach Senior Center
Community Centre
Grit Cycle Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Ra Yoga
Gym
KUBO Theatre and Community Center
Community Centre
Bixby Park Community Center
Community Centre
I Love Kickboxing
Gym
4th Quarter Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Ja Yoga
Gym
Pilates X
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Jenny Oropeza Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Rossmoor Pastries
Bakery
Donut Island
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Lupita's Cake Decoration
Bakery
La Bodega
Grocery Store
Donuts
Bakery
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Sweet Jill's Bakery
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Mana Bakery
Bakery
Sunrise Donut
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Superior Grocery
Grocery Store
Big Saver Food
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Creative Cakery
Bakery
Sconeage Bakery
Bakery
Sinaloa Market
Butcher
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Gusto Bread
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Hilltop Park
Park
Sunset View Park
Park
Signal Hill Park
Park
Willow Springs Park
Park
Jenni Rivera Memorial Park
Park
Discovery Well Park
Park
Chittick Field
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Fellowship Park
Park
Rotary Centennial Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Hillbrook Park
Park
Rosa Parks Park
Park
Daryle Black Park
Park
Rosa Parks Park
Park
McBride Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
California Recreation Center
Park
Plaza Zaferia
Park
Douglas MacArthur Park
Park
Orizaba Park
Park
Peace Park
Park
Stearns Park
Park
Traffic Circle
Park
Daisy Greenbelt
Park
Shops (15) A-
Sprint
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Quality Screens
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Ross
Department Store
Kay's Uniforms
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
God First Bookstore
Books
Target
Department Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Rainbow
Clothing
Princess Nails & Spa
Beauty
Nader's Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Shoe City
Shoes
Ray & Roy's Market
Convenience Store
Pacific Cabinets
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Signal Hill.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
Willow & Walnut Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Cherry Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Cherry Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Walnut Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Junipero Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Junipero Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Orange Southwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Orange Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Temple Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Lewis Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Temple Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & California Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Palm Northwest
Bus Stop
Willow & Atlantic Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Palm Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Atlantic Northwest
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
Willow & Redondo Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Long Beach Boulevard Southeast
Bus Stop
Willow & Adult School
Bus Stop
LBT
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Signal Hill is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Signal Hill crime rates are 6,913 per 100k, which is 143% higher than California
Property Crime
6,179 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
734 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in Signal Hill is $86,140 - which is 35% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$86,140 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station #60
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #60
Fire Station
Pacific Pulmonary
Doctor
Liberty Pacific Imaging
Clinic
Willow Wellness Center
Clinic
Clooney Bldg
Clinic
CosmeticCare
Clinic
Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical
Clinic
Avira's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's clinic admin office
Clinic
Dawn to Dusk Medical Center
Clinic
Atlantic Medical Center
Clinic
Hearing Coordination Center
Clinic
Optum
Clinic
Neurology Center
Clinic
Hillside Medical Plaza
Clinic
Endicrine/ Metabolic Center
Clinic
Cardiac Center
Clinic
Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center
Hospital
Precision Rehabilitation
Clinic
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Van Dyke Center
Clinic
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Hospital
The Children's Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Signal Hill home prices are $528,300 - which is 29% higher than California
Home Price
$528,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Signal Hill graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) C-
Signal Hill Elementary
Alvarado Elementary
Jessie Nelson Academy
Westerly School Of Long Beach
Whittier Elementary
Bobbie Smith Elementary
Robinson Academy
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary
Creative Arts School
Roosevelt Elementary
Lafayette Elementary
We The People High
Lincoln Elementary
Marina Montessori
Conservation Corps Of Long Beach Gateway Cities Charter
Intellectual Virtues Academy Of Long Beach
Intellectual Virtues Academy Of Long Beach
Parkridge Private School
Longfellow Elementary
Willard Elementary
Hughes Middle
Birney Elementary
Pacific Baptist School
Washington Middle
St Barnabas Parish School
High Schools (0) F
Richard D. Browning High
Beach High-Intensive Learning Program
Reid High
Long Beach Unified School District Rop
Polytechnic High
Clear Passage Educational Center
Clear Passage Educational Center
Intellectual Virtues Academy
The Education Corps
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Parkridge Private School
Educational Partnership High
Pacific Baptist School
Select Community Day (Secondary)
St Anthony High School
Renaissance High School For The Arts
Wilson High
Cabrillo High
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Millikan High
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market Street
Lakewood Christian Schools
Lakewood High
Odyssey Stem Academy
Buena Vista High
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ratings C-

Signal Hill has an overall rating of 60% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C-
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Signal Hill Area Facts

  • Signal Hill has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Signal Hill crime rates are 143% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Signal Hill is 12% higher than the California average

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Beautiful Area and Lots of Local Options. Subpar Everything Else 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 08, 2022) It's really hard to review a city that has so many contrasting facets to it:
1. It's a beautiful city with fantastic views. BUT if you even think about going for a quiet walk at night to admire the beautiful views or try to catch a glimpse at the stars, the overbearing private ci ...Read More ty security or local police will get in your face and force you to leave. Why? Because some people used to be loud at night, and instead of punishing those people, they punish every single person who dares leave their house at night to take an evening stroll. I'm not joking. They actually do this. You can hardly walk around ANYWHERE at night: zero parks, zero trails. Innocent, property-tax-paying residents don't deserve to be treated like this.
2. The neighborhoods are clean, pleasant, and well taken care of. BUT you had better lock your car if you park here. Despite private security and local police strictly preventing anyone from even stepping in a local park at night, people's cars are broken into and even stolen, sometimes right next to the very "public" parks that are strictly closed off and rigorously enforced.
3. The weather, like much of California, is excellent. Lots of clear skies and bright vibes. BUT if you're expecting the red carpet welcome, think again. Involuntary, forced-to-join HOAs run by antagonistic, power-tripping residents. Loose neighborhood communities that don't really congregate. Instead, surveillance cameras/doorbell cameras at almost every house. Save for certain areas, asking your neighbor for a cup of sugar might not get the reaction you would expect. A few select areas do still retain a kind neighborhood community feel.
4. Great accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods. BUT, no public transportation on top of the hill. In fact, not much of anything on top of the hill. But if you have transportation, enjoy many local dining and shopping areas like The Pike Outlets, and further away enjoyments like Disneyland and Six Flags.

If the city didn't tape off public areas at night so they could actually be "public areas", HOAs were voluntary, and crime was better handled, Signal Hill could easily be a bright spot. But it's not a perfect city. Objectively weigh what is said here and elsewhere before making a decision. Read Less
Signal Hill - Average City with Pros and Cons 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I think Signal Hill has some positives and negatives that need to weighed before determining whether it could be the right place for your family. For the most part, it is relatively expensive to live in this region. Many of the houses cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars ...Read More if not in the million dollar price range.

The city is relatively peaceful, but may not be great for kids that are going to elementary school or high school. The school districts tend to average out poorly compared to other districts in nearby cities. The crime rates are also concerning when you compare the rate to cities around Signal Hill.

One positive is that the weather is nice at all times of the year, and there are many places to enjoy around Signal Hill. There are bike routes and restaurants within driving distance of the neighborhood. There are some shopping centers that can get congested from time to time, but for the most part everything is really nice. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hilltop Park
      Sunset View Park
      Signal Hill Park
      Willow Springs Park
      Jenni Rivera Memorial Park
      Discovery Well Park
      Chittick Field
      Martin Luther King Jr. Park

      Entertainment

      The Suite
      Laura Trelstad
      Cal Bowl
      Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
      Museum of Latin American Art
      Art Theatre
      Toxic Toast Theatre
      The Found Theater

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Del Taco
      Togo's
      Subway
      Waba Grill
      Champs Deli
      Chipotle
      Yoshinoya

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Signal Hill? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Signal Hill.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Signal Hill? The cost of living in Signal Hill is 156/100 - which is 12% higher than California.
      Signal Hill
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Signal Hill? Signal Hill crime rates are 6,913, which are 143% higher than California
      Total Crime
      6,913 per 100k people

      197% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      197% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Signal Hill? The median income in Signal Hill is $86,140 which is 35% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $86,14056% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,26438% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Pacific Pulmonary

      B- Housing

      What are Signal Hill home prices? Signal Hill home prices are $528,300 - which is 29% higher than California
      Median home value
      $528,300186% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,60069% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Signal Hill have good schools? The Signal Hill graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Signal Hill a good place to live? Signal Hill has an overall rating of 60% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      4 total surveys

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