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Hawaiian Gardens, CA


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Hawaiian Gardens, California

Hawaiian Gardens, California, in Los Angeles county, is 1 miles S of Cerritos, California (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Long Beach, California. Part of the surrounding Los Angeles - Long Beach metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hawaiian Gardens is home to some 14,779 residents.

The People and Families of Hawaiian Gardens

In Hawaiian Gardens, about 40% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Hawaiian Gardens tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Approximately 62% of Hawaiian Gardens is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

The people of Hawaiian Gardens are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawaiian Gardens had a median family income of $31,840.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Hawaiian Gardens.

Hawaiian Gardens Housing

According to the 2000 census, 45% of the housing in Hawaiian Gardens was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Hawaiian Gardens, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Hawaiian Gardens it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHawaiian Gardens Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHawaiian Gardens Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Comparing Hawaiian 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
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population109
Female Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime11

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