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Gardena, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
59,765
Population
10,251/sq mi density
$79,291
Median Income
$35,807 per capita
$667,600
Home Value
$782,112 Zillow
$1,761
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
542
Violent Crime/100K
2,009 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,291 median income, 3.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$667,600 home value, $1,761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$667,600
137% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,761/mo
51% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.9%
25% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
21,887
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$667,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$782,112
Median Sale Price
$800,000
Median List Price
$839,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.9%
Owner-Occupied
51.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,761/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,373/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
44 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
19.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$469
Active Inventory
62
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
48.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $667,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $782,112 |
| Median Sale Price | $800,000 |
| Median List Price | $839,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $469 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,761 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,373 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 62 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $469 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 21,887 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 32.8% |