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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 138 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 $690,423.
The median income in Bell Gardens is $62,298.
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 | 138 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 198 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bell Gardens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bell Gardens
The current population in Bell Gardens is 38,229. The population has decreased 9.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,229 | -1.1% |
| 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
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Bell Gardens is:
1.4% White with 531 White residents.
0.6% African American with 212 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 212 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 29 Other residents.
0.2% Two Or More with 92 Two Or More residents.
97.1% Hispanic with 37,135 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 97.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bell Gardens
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Bell Gardens is 49.5% female with 18,919 female residents.
Bell Gardens is 50.5% male with 19,310 male residents.
| Gender | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bell Gardens for adults over 25
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33.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Bell Gardens completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% 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 | 33.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| 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
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4.7% of households in Bell Gardens earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Bell Gardens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Bell Gardens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Bell Gardens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Bell Gardens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Bell Gardens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Bell Gardens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Bell Gardens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Bell Gardens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Bell Gardens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bell Gardens | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
