Gardena, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Gardena, California Summary
Life in Gardena research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Gardena 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 Gardena:
The population in Gardena is 60,377.
The median home value in Gardena is $752,319.
The median income in Gardena is $75,443.
The cost of living in Gardena is 133 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Gardena is $1,638.
The unemployment rate in Gardena is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Gardena is 11.1%.
The average high in Gardena is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Gardena SnackAbility
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Gardena, CA Crime Report
Crime in Gardena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gardena. Key points include:
There were 2,221 total crimes in Gardena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardena is 3,794.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardena is 642.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardena is 3,152.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gardena is 63.25% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gardena Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gardena / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,221 | 3,794.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 376 | 642.4 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 125 | 213.5 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 234 | 399.8 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,845 | 3,152.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 212 | 362.2 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,014 | 1,732.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 619 | 1,057.5 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Gardena, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Gardena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gardena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gardena is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gardena is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gardena is $752,319.
The median income in Gardena is $75,443.
Gardena's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gardena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gardena | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 180 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 124 | 100 | |
Gardena, CA Weather
The average high in Gardena 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 | Gardena |
|---|---|
| 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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Gardena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gardena
The current population in Gardena is 60,377. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60,377 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 59,924 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 60,096 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 59,898 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 59,931 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 59,682 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 59,226 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 58,960 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 58,743 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 58,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardena
Gardena is:
8.5% White with 5,105 White residents.
19.4% African American with 11,728 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
24.2% Asian with 14,608 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 57 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 728 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 2,318 Two Or More residents.
42.7% Hispanic with 25,802 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 19.4% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 24.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 42.7% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Gardena
Gardena is 52.1% female with 31,485 female residents.
Gardena is 47.9% male with 28,891 male residents.
| Gender | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardena for adults over 25
13.0% of adults in Gardena completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Gardena completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Gardena completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Gardena completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Gardena completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Gardena completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Gardena completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gardena completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gardena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gardena, California
6.2% of households in Gardena earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Gardena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Gardena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Gardena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Gardena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Gardena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Gardena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Gardena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Gardena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in Gardena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
