At a Glance
Median Income
$55,372
$18,596 per capita
Home Value
$527,900
Zillow: $685,371
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
52.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.3% smoking rate
How Bell Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bell Gardens 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 Gardens residents earn a median household income of $55,372 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,596. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% 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 Gardens is $527,900 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $685,371. Median rent is $1,658/month, with 36.7% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Bell Gardens reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,528/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Bell Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
52.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell Gardens 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
Population38,661
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density15,716/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born41.3%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,372
Per Capita$18,596
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$527,900
Rent$1,658
Ownership21.2%
Zillow$685,371
Housing Units9,779
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property1,528/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation121 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+52.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Bell Gardens was founded in 1961.
The median home in Bell Gardens was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
41.3% 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.