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Gardena
  • Town in California
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Town
Los Angeles

Gardena

#11,233 in Best Places to Live in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Gardena is a town in California with a population of 60,917. Gardena is in Los Angeles County. Living in Gardena offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gardena there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Gardena and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gardena are above average.
    About Gardena...
    Population
    60,917
    Town near
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $562,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,471
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      239.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      175.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      282.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,155.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      791.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in Gardena

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,413
    National
    $69,021
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