EcoScore: Long Beach, CA

EcoScore is our data-based tool that rates neighborhoods by green space, transit access, walkability, air quality, and more—so families can make smarter, eco-conscious housing choices.


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EcoScore Ratings

CategoryScore (out of 10)Insights
Green Space7/10Long Beach has a strong park network with standouts like El Dorado Regional Park and Bluff Park, though some neighborhoods have less access.
Walkability8/10Downtown (Walk Score: 93) and Belmont Shore (89) are very walkable; city average is strong at 72.
Transit Access6/10Long Beach Transit and Metro A-Line (Blue) serve key corridors, but suburban zones rely more on cars.
Air Quality7/10Coastal breeze helps; air is generally good but affected by port activity and freeway traffic in some neighborhoods.
Noise & Light Pollution6.5/10Busy areas near the port, downtown, and freeways are louder and brighter; quieter inland zones exist but vary.

Why It Matters

Long Beach is a city of contrasts: it offers parks, coastlines, and dense walkable areas, but also traffic, pollution, and car dependency in others. EcoScore helps reveal those trade-offs—so you’re not just choosing by price, but by how a neighborhood actually feels to live in.

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