Living in Gardena, CA
Gardena SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
3
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
5
Gardena, CA Crime Report
1,632Total Crimes
2,701.0Total Crimes / 100k People
5.16%
Above National Average
Gardena, CA Cost Of Living
133Gardena's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Gardena, California Info Snack
Gardena is a city located in the South Bay (southwestern) region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 58,829 at the 2010 census, up from 57,746 at the 2000 census. Until 2014, the US census cited the City of Gardena as the place with the highest percentage of Japanese Americans in California. Gardena has a large Japanese population helping make the South Bay region of Los Angeles home to the largest concentration of Japanese companies within the mainland United States.
Population
59,924
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$441,900
Median Income
$55,351
Median Rent
$1,252
Gardena, CA Photos
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Map Of Gardena, CA
Population over time in Gardena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 59,924 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 60,096 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 59,898 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 59,931 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 59,682 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 59,226 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 58,960 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 58,743 | 0.1% |
| 2009 | 58,668 | - |
| Crime/100k | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 539.5 | 447.4 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 11.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 264.8 | 137.3 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 236.7 | 266.5 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2161.4 | 2380.4 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 478.3 | 416.2 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1161.8 | 1571.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 521.3 | 392.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardena
| Race | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.7% | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| African American | 22.8% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 24.5% | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.6% | 38.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Gardena, California
| Income | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 11.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Gardena
| Gender | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardena for adults over 25
| Education | Gardena | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
