Bell Gardens, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bell Gardens, California Summary
Life in Bell Gardens research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bell Gardens over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bell Gardens:
The population in Bell Gardens is 38,661.
The median home value in Bell Gardens is $679,797.
The median income in Bell Gardens is $55,372.
The cost of living in Bell Gardens is 140 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bell Gardens is $1,658.
The unemployment rate in Bell Gardens is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Bell Gardens is 21.8%.
The average high in Bell Gardens is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
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Bell Gardens, CA Crime Report
Crime in Bell Gardens summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bell Gardens. Key points include:
There were 687 total crimes in Bell Gardens in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell Gardens is 1,864.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell Gardens is 388.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell Gardens is 1,476.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bell Gardens is -12.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bell Gardens Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bell Gardens / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 687 | 1,864.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 143 | 388.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 49 | 133.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 84 | 228.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 544 | 1,476.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 50 | 135.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 308 | 835.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 186 | 504.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Bell Gardens, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bell Gardens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bell Gardens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bell Gardens is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bell Gardens is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bell Gardens is $679,797.
The median income in Bell Gardens is $55,372.
Bell Gardens's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bell Gardens Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bell Gardens | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 195 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 124 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 128 | 100 | |
Bell Gardens, CA Weather
The average high in Bell Gardens is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bell Gardens |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Bell Gardens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bell Gardens
The current population in Bell Gardens is 38,661. The population has decreased -8.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,661 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 39,263 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 39,870 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 41,770 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 42,421 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 42,641 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 42,845 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 42,805 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 42,842 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 42,712 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 42,462 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 42,323 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 42,294 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 42,408 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens is:
2.1% White with 803 White residents.
1.2% African American with 450 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 122 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 19 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 120 Two Or More residents.
96.0% Hispanic with 37,118 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 96.0% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens is 49.7% female with 19,206 female residents.
Bell Gardens is 50.3% male with 19,455 male residents.
| Gender | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bell Gardens for adults over 25
34.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 34.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bell Gardens, California
3.7% of households in Bell Gardens earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Bell Gardens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Bell Gardens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Bell Gardens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Bell Gardens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Bell Gardens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Bell Gardens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.8% of households in Bell Gardens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Bell Gardens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Bell Gardens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
