Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Signal Hill, CA
About Signal Hill
Signal Hill is a city of about 11,000 people (2020 census) on a hill completely surrounded by Long Beach, incorporated in 1924 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Named for its use as a signal point, it boomed as an oil town in the 1920s — pumpjacks still nod among the neighborhoods — and today blends hillside homes with commercial corridors on Cherry Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
Home prices in Signal Hill
The median listing price in Signal Hill is $698K.
Top places in Signal Hill
- Hilltop Park — panoramic views of the LA basin, harbor, and Catalina on clear days.
- Raymond Arbor Park.
- Discovery Well Park (site of the 1921 oil discovery).
- Signal Hill Community Center and Library.
- Cherry Avenue corridor shops and restaurants.
- Reservoir Park.
- Spud Field.
- The pumpjacks — working oil wells visible throughout the city.
Commuting from Signal Hill
- Freeways: I-405 (San Diego) to the east; I-710 (Long Beach) to the west.
- Transit: Long Beach Transit buses; Willow Street Metro A Line (Blue) station in Long Beach is about 10 minutes away (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~30–45 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~23 miles).
Schools in Signal Hill
Public schools: Long Beach Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Signal Hill FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Signal Hill, CA?
The median listing price in Signal Hill is $698K. Realtor.com median listing price (replaces $675K Homes.com fallback; $539K Movoto figure from May 2026 was stale) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-25 - How is the commute from Signal Hill, CA?
Freeways: I-405 (San Diego) to the east; I-710 (Long Beach) to the west. - Which school district serves Signal Hill, CA?
Signal Hill is served by Long Beach Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.