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Signal Hill

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Long Beach, CA
  • 13 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Signal Hill is a suburb of Long Beach with a population of 11,508. Signal Hill is in Los Angeles County. Living in Signal Hill offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Signal Hill there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Signal Hill and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Signal Hill are above average.
    About Signal Hill...
    Population
    11,508

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $445,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,365
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Signal Hill Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      195.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      289.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      791
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,431.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,148.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Signal Hill

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,843
    National
    $55,322
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    Signal Hill Reviews

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    I lived in Signal Hill ever since I was born. I attended Alvarado Elementary School which is one of California's Distinguished Schools. Signal Hill has no crime rate. The police are even bored since there is no crime to stop just charging tickets. Nightlife is fun when there are events Signal Hill plans such as the Concerts in the Park in the Summer. There are so many people working out at Signal Hill. Having areas to work out, bike and hiking trails and parks for the kids. Signal Hill is very Family Friendly because of the planned events are done with families such as Holiday Celebrations and Arts and Crafts. Though I have to say affording a house in Signal Hill is very expensive, making many houses in Signal Hill opened for Real Estate and Average Diversity.
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    Signal Hill is such a nice city to live in! There are many stores near one another for convince, great parks to visit, friendly neighbors, and an amazing night view on the hill.
    I have lived in this community for most of my young adulthood. My grandmother pays a mortgage on a town home in a quiet gated community. I have lived here back and forth for the past 5 years as she welcomes me to stay rent-free as a full time college student. Signal hill is located in central Long Beach.It's surrounded by LBUSD and has one of the better community colleges of California. Commuting is never an issue because the freeway is nearby. The police patrol the area frequently. The real estate market depending on what side of the hill you're on, can be pricey, but not much of a huge comparison to surrounding cities. This is a family oriented community. This area is for working professionals who commute and/or want to be away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles to a more calm environment when they come back home. The only issues I have seen my block go through are water issues, the city has to constantly shut off the water to fix it.