At a Glance
Median Income
$77,602
$29,633 per capita
Home Value
$661,100
Zillow: $798,074
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
613/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
12.4% smoking rate
How Bellflower Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellflower's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellflower a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellflower residents earn a median household income of $77,602 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,633. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Bellflower is $661,100 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $798,074. Median rent is $1,771/month, with 34.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bellflower reports 613 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,186/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Bellflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellflower has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population77,396
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density12,646/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,602
Per Capita$29,633
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$661,100
Rent$1,771
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$798,074
Housing Units25,070
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent613/100K
Property2,186/100K
Murder6.8/100K
Assault420/100K
Burglary346/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation79 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Bellflower was founded in 1957.
The median home in Bellflower was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
31.1% 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.