Gardena, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gardena, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
59,401
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
13.1%
Median Home
$519,000
Median Income
$64,015
Median Rent
$1,377
Gardena SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
5
Gardena, CA Crime Report
1,593
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,682.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
14.34%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gardena / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,593 | 2,682.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 269 | 453.0 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 8.4 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 104 | 175.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 142 | 239.1 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,324 | 2,229.5 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 168 | 282.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 686 | 1,155.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 470 | 791.4 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Gardena, CA Cost Of Living
137
Gardena's Overall Cost Of Living
Gardena's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gardena | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 136 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 126 | 100 | |
Gardena, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User METRO96 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Gardena in California
Map Of Gardena, CA
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Population over time in Gardena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,401 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 59,924 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 60,096 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 59,898 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 59,931 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 59,682 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 59,226 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 58,960 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 58,743 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 58,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardena
| Race | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 20.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 25.7% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 40.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gardena
| Gender | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardena for adults over 25
| Education | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gardena, California
| Income | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
