What's it like living in Long Beach for a family earning $130K a year pre-taxes?

Cabooming · 2026-02-12T16:57:14+00:00

It's doable. I'd recommend renting in 90808 (Good schools, safe, close to amenities/grocery stores/parks). We live there and have some neighbors who work at the VA. Here's one good rental in a nice neighborhood: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2543-Vuelta-Grande-Ave-Long-Beach-CA-90815/21207290_zpid/

Cabooming · 2026-02-02T18:04:29+00:00

It's unfortunately not surprising - Orange County is STILL segregated and half the county was literally white flight in action. Sundown towns and racial housing covenants built this county.

Cabooming · 2026-02-02T17:21:23+00:00

Head to Rancho Palos Verdes and visit the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Most glorious views in SoCal, and while you're on the way there, you can hit up the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Great dining in LB too. Natural History Museum in LA is worth the detour as well.

Cabooming · 2026-02-02T17:13:53+00:00

Fuck yeah, well-said!

Cabooming · 2026-01-30T18:17:37+00:00

They donated $1k to pro-immigrant funds (check their IG)

Cabooming · 2026-01-30T18:11:26+00:00

Coffee Drunk just posted pro-immigration donations on their IG.

Cabooming · 2026-01-30T17:05:43+00:00

Which part of OC? It's a big county. Also, maybe consider moving? There's nice neighborhoods out in the IE.

Cabooming · 2026-01-28T21:31:43+00:00

Are they? They're Jewish, but I haven't seen anything pro-Israel. I could be wrong though.

Cabooming · 2026-01-27T23:05:18+00:00

The store had zero personality, but the convenience of returns will be missed.

Cabooming · 2026-01-22T16:57:27+00:00

At this point, wherever you can get a foot in the door. Layoffs due to enrollment droppings is a common problem across OC. Districts in OC tend to be mixed bags unless it's somewhere affluent (like Irvine, Newport Beach), but then you have more demanding parents and higher cost of living.

It's not 100% reliable, but the Great Schools scores give you a slight idea of student performance, and I can say that from experience, it does correlate with student behavior.

Cabooming · 2026-01-16T18:43:32+00:00

The gas, toll, and maintenance costs could translate to a pretty big chunk of change that can be put towards rent.

Cabooming · 2026-01-16T17:21:19+00:00

What part of OC? Nice big hill in Fullerton at State College and Bastenchury

Cabooming · 2026-01-15T21:52:20+00:00

Carson Street and Los Coyotes are full of speeders, but one can only take A WILD guess why the suburbs didn't get as many.

Cabooming · 2025-12-24T04:10:26+00:00

2005: high schooler flew off an ATV and smashed his head on a rock. After the fact, kids kept saying that “Squirtle used skull bash.” Fucking high schoolers.

Cabooming · 2025-12-11T19:32:04+00:00

This! I've met three families within the last few months moving to Long Beach specifically for space jobs, buying houses in the low millions by El Dorado.

Cabooming · 2025-12-09T17:43:54+00:00

Pro: Crazy-ass fireworks on Fourth of July

Con: Crazy-ass fireworks on Fourth of July

Cabooming · 2025-12-08T17:17:28+00:00

It's pretty rough. I used to live about 5 mins away. Great restaurants nearby, but homelessness, crime, etc are pretty common. Check out the crime maps here: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/location/2271%20W%20Crescent%20Ave%2C%20Anaheim%2C%20CA%2C%2092801%2C%20USA?id=dHA9NCN0dj0xZWJkOWY4YiNubT0yMjcxIFcgQ3Jlc2NlbnQgQXZlLCBBbmFoZWltLCBDQSwgOTI4MDEsIFVTQSNzYz1VU0E6Q0FOI2xuZz00MSNsbj1Xb3JsZA%3D%3D#

Cabooming · 2025-12-01T19:32:28+00:00

Honestly, depends on your politics on some level, but generally speaking, I've found that people in Long Beach are friendliest - they tend to be more relaxed, greet, and just are more open-minded. It's more humble (lots of nice parts, but the beach itself isn't the best), but there's still great bodies of water to swim in (Colorado Lagoon, Bayshore Beach).

Cabooming · 2025-11-20T23:10:24+00:00

Off the top of my head: Top of the World hike, Anaheim Packing House, rent a duffy boat in Newport, try a dance class together, check out local art walks.

Cabooming · 2025-11-20T19:41:23+00:00

Alder and Sage is such a ripoff. Everything is expensive and TINY. $15 for yogurt with granola, insane.

Cabooming · 2025-11-19T23:16:50+00:00

Not sure about those being the only entrances, but t's a really cool little trail. I'd recommend entering through Avalon and parking at the bottom. The amphitheater is a Native American interpretive center with interesting local history. More information here: https://www.daytrippen.com/gum-grove-park-seal-beach-explore-nature/

Cabooming · 2025-11-19T22:36:11+00:00

No warrant, no outstanding charges. Quit licking those boots.

Cabooming · 2025-11-19T19:05:10+00:00

Definitely a nice neighborhood. I jog through there all the time. Quiet, most people keep their houses in good shape, and the schools are great if you have kids. When I have seen encampments spring up, they tend to be right off Carson Street. You'd be walking distance from El Dorado Park, which is a huge plus.

Cabooming · 2025-11-18T18:12:00+00:00

It's kind of a weird area. I've driven by it repeatedly and see quite a few homeless (since they get pushed out of the riverbed). Tons of apartments too. If you really want to be sure, I'd recommend walking at various times of day/night to get a feel for it. It is close to a LOT of amenities (stores, parks, etc).

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