Cost of Living in Bell, CA
Population: 32,830 • 2026 Data
$60,641
Median Household Income
-22% vs national
$1,538
Median Monthly Rent
+14% vs national
$561,400
Median Home Value
+66% vs national
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Bell
The median home value in Bell, CA is $561,400. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,538, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,546.
Rent-to-income ratio: 30.4%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Bell, CA is $60,641. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%, with a labor force of 15,254 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.