At a Glance
Median Income
$60,641
$22,004 per capita
Home Value
$561,400
Zillow: $682,720
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
644/100K
1,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
57.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Bell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bell a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bell residents earn a median household income of $60,641 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,004. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell is $561,400 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $682,720. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Bell reports 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,266/100K. The murder rate is 12.8/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Bell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
57.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population32,830
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density13,080/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born41.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,641
Per Capita$22,004
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$561,400
Rent$1,538
Ownership26.7%
Zillow$682,720
Housing Units9,021
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent644/100K
Property1,266/100K
Murder12.8/100K
Assault466/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation141 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+57.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Bell was founded in 1913.
The median home in Bell was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
41.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.