Life in Bell research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bell over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bell:
The population in Bell is 33,915.
The median home value in Bell is $450,900.
The median income in Bell is $51,183.
The cost of living in Bell is 129 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bell is $1,274.
The unemployment rate in Bell is 6.6%.
The poverty rate in Bell is 23.3%.
Crime in Bell summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bell. Key points include:
There were 618 total crimes in Bell in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell is 1,922.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell is 631.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bell is 1,291.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bell is -17.27% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Bell / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 618 | 1,922.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 203 | 631.6 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 3 | 9.3 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 41 | 127.6 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 144 | 448.0 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 415 | 1,291.2 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 96 | 298.7 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 213 | 662.7 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 106 | 329.8 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Bell summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bell. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bell is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bell is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bell is $450,900.
The median income in Bell is $51,183.
Living Expense | Bell | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 129 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 112 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 157 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 107 | 124 | 100 |
The current population in Bell is 33,915. The population has decreased -4.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 33,915 | -5.3% |
2020 | 35,809 | -0.4% |
2019 | 35,942 | 0.0% |
2018 | 35,927 | -0.2% |
2017 | 35,998 | 0.3% |
2016 | 35,896 | 0.5% |
2015 | 35,704 | 0.2% |
2014 | 35,619 | 0.0% |
2013 | 35,602 | -0.1% |
2012 | 35,648 | - |
6.9% White with 2,342 White residents.
2.4% African American with 800 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 307 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 55 Other residents.
0.5% Two Or More with 183 Two Or More residents.
89.0% Hispanic with 30,172 Hispanic residents.
Race | Bell | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 6.9% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
African American | 2.4% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.9% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 89.0% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Bell is 48.9% female with 16,577 female residents.
Bell is 51.1% male with 17,337 male residents.
Gender | Bell | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 48.9% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
Male | 51.1% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
28.0% of adults in Bell completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Bell completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Bell completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Bell completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Bell completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Bell completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bell completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bell completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bell completed doctorate degree.
Education | Bell | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 28.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 30.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.7% of households in Bell earn Less than $10,000.
7.9% of households in Bell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.0% of households in Bell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.0% of households in Bell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Bell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.3% of households in Bell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Bell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Bell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in Bell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Bell earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Bell | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 12.0% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 23.3% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.7% | 15.1% | 9.5% |