About the neighborhood

The Southeast offers a relaxed atmosphere complemented by over 150 public green spaces ideal for relaxation. With access to more than 500 supermarkets and over 250 cafes, dining and grocery options are plentiful. The community features a good mix of detached homes and apartment buildings, providing a variety of housing sizes from lofts to larger residences. Proximity to multiple schools ensures convenient education options. The area has a number of bus lines and nearby rapid transit stations, supporting public transportation needs. Cycling is facilitated by mostly flat terrain and bike-friendly routes, while highways such as the Long Beach Freeway are easily accessible for convenient travel.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact area will be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of this community; most daily needs are convenient to meet without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are close by. Biking is also easy in The Southeast since it is a flat ride to most destinations. The public transit service in this community is rather limited. Nonetheless, commuters can depend on the Montebello/ Commerce Metrolink Station, Montebello / Commerce and Commerce on the Metrolink Riverside Line, Metrolink Orange County Line and Metrolink 91-Perris Valley Line. There are various rapid transit stations with access to the Norwalk - Redondo Beach and Azusa - Long Beach. There are over 100 bus lines traversing the community, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. However, the favored approach to move around in The Southeast is often a car. It is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Long Beach Freeway, from any home in this area.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in The Southeast. Along with public schools, this area is served by private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is very often an option for house buyers in The Southeast to purchase their groceries without needing a car. Stonewood Street is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, those who enjoy dining out won't have to travel far in The Southeast, where over 2800 restaurants and over 350 cafes can be found. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a decent choice of clothing stores.

Character

The character of The Southeast is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. There are over 300 parks close by for residents to explore, like Bellis Park and Thompson Park, which makes it easy to reach them. The noise levels in this community are also reasonably low, as the streets are generally quite peaceful - however noise can be problematic near one of the railway lines, the airport (Compton/Woodley), Glenn M Anderson Freeway and Transit or I-605.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk