Cost of Living in Bell Gardens, CA
Population: 38,661 • 2026 Data
$55,372
Median Household Income
-28% vs national
$1,658
Median Monthly Rent
+23% vs national
$527,900
Median Home Value
+56% vs national
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Bell Gardens
The median home value in Bell Gardens, CA is $527,900. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,658, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,622.
Rent-to-income ratio: 35.9%. 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 Gardens, CA is $55,372. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%, with a labor force of 17,616 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.