At a Glance
Median Income
$79,291
$35,807 per capita
Home Value
$667,600
Zillow: $779,150
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
709/100K
3,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
11.1% smoking rate
How Gardena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardena residents earn a median household income of $79,291 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,807. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Gardena is $667,600 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $779,150. Median rent is $1,761/month, with 32.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Gardena reports 709 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,082/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Gardena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardena has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population59,765
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density10,251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born36.3%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,291
Per Capita$35,807
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$667,600
Rent$1,761
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$779,150
Housing Units21,887
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent709/100K
Property3,082/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault474/100K
Burglary425/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking11.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation59 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Gardena was founded in 1930.
The median home in Gardena was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
36.3% 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.