The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 90804 sells for about $710,000, or $880 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 90804 — Long Beach
The 90804 housing market is currently experiencing a correction, with median prices declining year-over-year as affordability constraints impact buyer activity. Inventory remains tight, but the market is cooling compared to previous years, leading to a more balanced environment for prospective buyers. The area remains a dense, renter-heavy market with significant demand for affordable housing options.
This ZIP is well-suited for urban-oriented renters, young professionals, and first-time homebuyers seeking a more affordable entry point into the Los Angeles coastal market.
Median prices moved down 16.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 90804, Los Angeles County, CA
Crime rates in the area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this dense urban environment.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which maintains a diverse range of performance ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to standard Southern California seismic risks and is located in a region where property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to broader wildfire and climate-related market adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the Port of Long Beach and the broader Los Angeles metro employment core, with ongoing infill development and urban revitalization efforts.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Los Angeles County, California) — County Assessment Roll: Requires all real property to be appraised by the County Assessor to establish an assessed value, which serves as the basis for all property tax levies.
Residents benefit from proximity to major transit corridors including the I-405 and I-710, with access to the Metro A Line providing rail connectivity to downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The area features access to local parks such as Recreation Park and is within a short drive of the Long Beach coastline, golf courses, and the shopping districts of Belmont Shore.
The rental market is highly competitive due to the area's density and proximity to California State University, Long Beach, with consistent demand for multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by the Port of Long Beach, healthcare services, and education, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the greater Los Angeles employment hub.
The area is served by an extensive network of bus routes and is proximate to the Metro A Line light rail, facilitating regional transit.
Development is focused on high-density residential projects and transit-oriented development near major corridors.
The Los Angeles County Assessor manages property valuations, adhering to state-mandated assessment cycles and Proposition 13 limitations.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Long Beach Unified School District and local water/flood control agencies.
Property insurance availability is stable but subject to regional premium increases driven by wildfire risk and reinsurance market conditions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Los Angeles International Airport3.918.3 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.617.7 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.62.4 mi
- Santa Monica Airport4.723.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public park featuring sports fields, a golf course, and community facilities.
Popular coastal district with extensive retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 31.8% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $484,000 (31.8% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $484,000 (-31.8% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.