What areas are safe in Signal Hill? (Long Beach: condo, townhomes)

[HappyDaffodils]

I have a new job in the north west portion of Long Beach and want to know what areas of Signal Hill are relatively safe. I am looking for a SF home or townhome in a newer complex.

There is just me, mid 40's, no kids, schools not the most important criteria.

Looking for a place below $400K

My work hours are flexible 6:00 AM-9:00 AM start time.

Thanks

[NaplesRes]

I think Signal hill has had a lot of developement over the past 10 years but I think it was mostly SFR and I doubt you could get one for 400k. Probably a condo is the option. I could be wrong.

You could get a new condo building in downtown Long Beach if you like the urban thing. If you would prefer a slower pace maybe check out marina pacifica or the portofino around Naples. The buildings aren't new but they are well maintained. Downtown and the marina would be a short commute for you.

[Paula Lynn]

Signal Hill is nice, but the only draw-back I can think of is if you want to do a quick run to the grocery store or 7-11, it's not walking distance. Have to get in your car and drive.

[bhcompy]

signal hill is mostly safe. not very big, easy enough to take a drive and look around.

[EddieSpag]

HappyDaffodils, I too am looking for a place and did find some NEW townhomes just north of PCH off Orizaba...they are really nice but I am concerned about the safety of the surounding area...I don't want to have to be afraid that I'm going to encounter burglary or robbery....

[R-Tistic]

Basically, all of it, and a few of the bordering areas. Only rough area nearby is the "Eastside" which is a little bit west of Signal Hill...the area where Snoop, Daz, Warren G, and the other Dogg Pound rappers grew up.