Lawndale, CA

Lawndale, California

Introduction to Lawndale, California

Lawndale, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles S of Hawthorne, California (center to center) and 12 miles NW of Long Beach, California. The city is in the Los Angeles - Long Beach area. There are 31,711 residents in Lawndale.

Lawndale History

From the 1780s onward, the region that is now Lawndale was a part of the El Rancho Sausal Redondo, a land grant given by the Spanish colonial government. This includes much of what is now known as the South Bay region. Charles B. Hopper first subdivided the area in the year 1905 and named it after a Chicago suburb. The first railway to run through Lawndale was the Inglewood Division of the Redondo Railway.

Lawndale and nearby Attractions

• Jane Addams Park
• Alondra Park
• Roger Anderson Park
• Bodger Park
• William Green Park
• Del Aire Park

Things To Do In Lawndale

There are various interesting things to do in Lawndale. Those who are young or young at heart can enjoy the various sports like hiking, golf, diving and snorkeling, etc. Those who wish to enjoy passively can visit the nearby beaches and laze around. Shopping is also a great option in the city. There are also many restaurants and cafes.

Lawndale Transportation

The nearest major airport serving the city is Los Angeles INTL

Lawndale Higher Education

California State University-Dominguez Hills is the college that serves the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lawndale, CA

Comparing Lawndale 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Lawndale Almanac

Lawndale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lawndale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lawndale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lawndale High Schools (2004)

LEUZINGER HIGH
4118 W. ROSECRANS AVE.
310-263-2200
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 3,134 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

LAWNDALE HIGH
14901 SO INGLEWOOD AVE
310-263-3102
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,234 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

LLOYDE (R. K.) HIGH (CONT.)
14901 INGLEWOOD AVE.
310-263-3264
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 334 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY DAY
14609 GREVILLEA AVE.
310-970-9914
A Non-traditional School
Serves 220 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER
4234 WEST 147TH ST.
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 208 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Lawndale Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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