Long Beach · California · Q1 2026
What does $750K buy in Long Beach?
A realistic look at what $750,000 actually buys you in Long Beach today — typical homes, neighborhoods, trade-offs.
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Sweet spot — this is where the most inventory sits.
City median sale price: $800,000 · Your budget: $750,000
$750,000 is right around the median for Long Beach. As of Q1 2026 the city's median sale price is roughly $800,000, which means a buyer at $750K is shopping in the sweet spot band of Long Beach's market. 2- or 3-bedroom SFR in mid-tier Long Beach neighborhoods.
What you typically get
- 3-bedroom, 1–2 bath SFR
- 1,300–1,600 sq ft
- Lot 5,000–6,500 sq ft
- 1940s–1950s build, character details
- Detached garage
Where to look in Long Beach
The neighborhoods where $750K listings cluster in Long Beach as of Q1 2026 include:
These aren't the only options — they're where supply tends to concentrate. A licensed Long Beach agent will know the four to seven specific streets in each of these neighborhoods that consistently produce homes at this price.
What you give up at $750K
Beach-front, Naples, top-tier schools (Long Beach USD varies).
Monthly carrying cost — rough estimate
With 20% down and a 6.75% 30-year fixed mortgage, a $750,000 purchase in Long Beach produces an estimated principal-and-interest payment of $3,892/month, plus property tax (~$781/mo at 1.25% effective), insurance (~$313/mo), and maintenance (~$625/mo). Plug your real numbers into our mortgage payment calculator for an exact figure, and use the rent-vs-buy tool for Long Beach to see when buying breaks even versus renting.
How Long Beach stacks up at this price
Long Beach sits in Los Angeles County. The same $750,000 budget produces meaningfully different homes elsewhere in California — typically smaller and more central in higher-cost metros, larger and farther-out in lower-cost ones. Compare what $750K buys in nearby markets: