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Bell Gardens, CA


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Bell Gardens, California

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.

The People and Families of Bell Gardens

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bell Gardens had a median family income of $30,419.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

Bell Gardens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bell Gardens Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bell Gardens Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bell Gardens Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Bell Gardens, CA

Comparing Bell Gardens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime33

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