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Hawaiian Gardens, California

Introduction to 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, Hawaiian Gardens is home to some 14,779 residents.

Hawaiian Gardens History

The Tong-va Indians were among the first settlers in the region that is now called Hawaiian Gardens. In the 1920s, there was a local refreshment stand that had palm fronds and bamboo decoration. This bamboo shack refreshment stand was a landmark in the area in those days, and the city acquired its name from this stand. The City of Hawaiian Gardens was incorporated on April 9, 1964. The city allows casino gambling, and the Hawaiian Gardens Casino is the main source of the city’s revenue.

Hawaiian Gardens and nearby Attractions

  • Hawaiian Gardens Branch County of Los Angeles Public Library
  • Hawaiian Gardens City Hall
  • Bingo Hawaiian Gardens
  • Lee Ware Park
  • Hawaiian Gardens Square Shopping Center

Things To Do In Hawaiian Gardens

The public library and the city hall bear evidence to the city’s varied historical and cultural background. One will enjoy a visit to the Bingo Hawaiian Gardens, the city’s main amusement park which has fun rides and slides for both adults and children. Pioneer Park, Clarkdale Park, Lee Ware Park and Bloomfield Park also offer excellent entertainment opportunities. Visitors can also browse through the numerous shops and food joints lining the streets of Hawaiian Gardens.

Hawaiian Gardens Transportation

Los Angeles Airport serves the area best for air travel.

Hawaiian Gardens Higher Education

The city is served by the Cypress College.

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 2%trophyHawaiian Gardens Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
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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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