Bell Gardens, CA

Bell Gardens, California

Introduction to Bell Gardens

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. It's a densely populated municipality situated at the convergence of the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo Channel. Bell Gardens is regarded as a suburb of Los Angeles. The city is home to a major poker casino. The majority of the population is Hispanic. Tools, motor vehicle parts and fabricated wire products are manufactured in the city.

Bell Gardens History

With the beginning of the Spanish Empire in 1509 the region had an agricultural based economy. In 1771 Antonio Lugo, a corporal in the Spanish army acquired a vast land grant which later became Bell Gardens and other cities. Antonio Lugo's son developed the land into one of the largest ranches in California. Japanese immigrants were attracted by the rich soil and leased land to grow a variety of vegetables for the marketplace. The region had an agricultural based economy until the 1930's. During World War I and World War II manufacturing facilities for military equipment were thriving and were important factors for the local economy. The city was established in 1940.

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The Casa de San Antonio is a state historic monument. The Bicycle Casino is regarded as one of the biggest poker casinos in the world and has hosted several prominent poker tournaments. Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts' Berry Farm and Getty Museum are close enough to be enjoyed by the residents of Bell Gardens.

Bell Gardens Activities

The city is home to numerous parks, a noteworthy community golf course and a lake which provides fishing opportunities. Nearby Los Angeles and Anaheim offer a wide variety of activities and entertainment. The San Gabriel Mountains are popular for recreational activities.

Bell Gardens Higher Education

Residents have opportunities for higher education at nearby colleges such as California State University - Dominguez Hills, California State University - Los Angeles, Cerritos College, East Los Angeles College and other locations.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bell Gardens Almanac

Bell Gardens Climate

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Bell Gardens Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Bell Gardens High Schools (2004)

BELL GARDENS HIGH
6119 AGRA ST.
323-826-5151
Serves 3,141 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Bell Gardens Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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