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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Peyton H.

Best areas to explore in Gardena?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in ce...

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Nevaeh Castillo

What I wish I knew before living in Gardena

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $667,600 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Rylee Garcia

Biggest downsides of living in Gardena?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic ca...

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Lisa W.

Planning a move to Gardena -neighborhoods?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,291 in Gardena. People here are genuinely friendl...

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Aurora G.

Best neighborhoods in Gardena

Hi all, Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Quinn C.

Moving to Gardena for work -advice?

First post here. With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Pub...

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Nicholas Baker

How are the schools in Gardena?

OK so My partner and I are Homes are going for about $667,600 on average. Household incomes average around $79,291 in Gardena. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Beverly H.

Commute times in Gardena -how bad?

Random thought, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $667,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd...

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Carson

Commute times in Gardena -how bad?

With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The ...

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Nicholas Baker

What surprised you most about Gardena?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost o...

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Sebastian B.

What I wish I knew before living in Gardena

So, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for familie...

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Ella Mitchell

Pros and cons of Gardena after 13 years

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

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Eliana

Job market in Gardena for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $79,291 in Gardena. Let me know your thoughts.

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Emmett W.

Is public transit usable in Gardena?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $79,291 in Gardena. Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Emmett Adams

Is Gardena still affordable?

OK so Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Mia Reed

Moving to Gardena for work -advice?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people

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Nicholas Baker

Gardena in the winter -how bad?

Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Melanie Brooks

Things that make Gardena unique

I work in consulting and Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you...

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Lydia Morgan

Day-to-day life in Gardena, CA

OK so Just moved here 17 months ago and Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $667,600, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work...

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Gabriella Gomez

What Gardena does better than anywhere else

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right ...

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Lily Miller

First time home buyer in Gardena

First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $667,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. Rent is about $1,761/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The parks and o...

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Quinn C.

What surprised you most about Gardena?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Gardena?

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Emmett Adams

Gardena job market vs Las Vegas

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 46-year-old marketing manager and Household incomes average around $79,291 in Gardena. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,761 for rent ...

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Ella Mitchell

Gardena job market vs Austin

Homes are going for about $667,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has imp...

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Emma Cruz

Working in Gardena -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependen...

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Lisa W.

Best coffee shops in Gardena?

Random thought, Median household income is $79,291, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Thanks in advance!

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Violet T.

Career opportunities in Gardena, CA

It's a a smaller city city with about 59,765 people. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Beverly H.

How is the nightlife in Gardena?

Hey, I'm a 28-year-old writer and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 59,765, Gardena is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high bu...

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