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Bell Gardens, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles NW of Downey, California (center to center) and 8 miles SE of Los Angeles, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. Bell Gardens contains a population of approximately 44,054.
In Bell Gardens, about 43% of adults are married. Bell Gardens has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Unlike most cities, Bell Gardens has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Bell Gardens had a median family income of $30,419.
Political donors in Bell Gardens favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Bell Gardens has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 24% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Bell Gardens, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bell Gardens -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Bell Gardens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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