Living in Gardena, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gardena · Census data 2020–2024
Gardena has 59,422 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $84,803 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $700,600, the median rent is $1,809/month.
Gardena at a glance
- Population
- 59,422
- Median age
- 39.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $84,803State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $700,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,809/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gardena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Gardena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gardena the median home value is $700,600, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,809 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,702 a month in housing costs.
Gardena median household income
The median household income in Gardena is $84,803 and the income per person is $37,529. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Gardena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,837
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.81
Gardena demographics
- Population
- 59,422
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 20,822
- Foreign-born
- 37.1%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gardena ›
Education in Gardena
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Gardena have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gardena
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Gardena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | $86,834 | $612,900 | $1,695 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
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What is the median household income in Gardena, CA?
The median household income in Gardena is $84,803, 14% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gardena?
The median home value in Gardena is $700,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Gardena?
The median gross rent in Gardena is $1,809 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Gardena, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Gardena?
The median age in Gardena is 39.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Gardena?
The average commute to work in Gardena is 29 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gardena?
The unemployment rate in Gardena is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gardena?
28.9% of adults in Gardena have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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