Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
3rd Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Milkyway Tea House
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Drinx
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Marin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Ross Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal Edwards South Gate & IMAX
Cinema
Downey Art Museum
Museum
Studio Movie Grill Downey
Cinema
Stay Gallery
Art Gallery
Downey Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
McDonald's Museum
Museum
Allen Layne Stadium
Stadium
Citadel Outlets
Attraction
Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg Family Home
Museum
Cinemark Downey 14 and XD
Cinema
Columbia Memorial Space Center
Museum
Regency Commerce 14
Cinema
Golf N' Stuff
Theme Park
Food and Drink (6) D-
Jack's
Fast Food
Sam's Burger
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Waba Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Uncle Henry's Deli
Deli
Nexx Burger
Fast Food
Frutti
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Nguyen's Kitchen
Fast Food
Flame Broiler
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Buffalo Spot
Fast Food
Mighty Birds
Fast Food
Tacos El Gavilan
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Michoacana
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fatimas Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
City of Commerce Gym
Gym
Crossfit Downey
Gym
The Camp Transformation Center
Gym
McCaughan Gymnasium
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Super A Foods
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
85 Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Granny's Donuts
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Lucky
Grocery Store
La Favorita Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
El Marlin Seafood Store
Grocery Store
Donuts
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Darwell Park
Park
Gallant Park
Park
John Anson Ford Park
Park
Neighborhood Youth Center
Playground
Bell Gardens Skate Park
Park
Bell Gardens Park
Park
Bell Gardens Park
Park
Crawford Park
Park
Marlow Park
Park
Julia Russ Asmus Park
Park
Pritchard Field
Park
Cudahy Park
Park
Hannon Park
Park
Botanical Gardens
Park
Botanical Gardens
Park
Furman Park
Park
Bench
Park
Treasure Island Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Clara Street Sports Complex
Park
Clara Park
Park
Temple Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Circle Park
Park
Shops (6) C+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
dd's Discounts
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Curacao
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
WSS
Shoes
A.D.J.
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Target
Department Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Forever 21
Clothing
Torrid
Clothing
Shoe Palace
Shoes
Denim Exchange
Clothing
Daniel's Jewelers
Fashion
T-Mobile
Electronics
Five Below
Discount Store
Skechers
Shoes
Toad's Liquor
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Bell Gardens.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations
A+
Eastern / Live Oak
Bus Stop
Eastern / Florence
Bus Stop
Eastern / Live Oak
Bus Stop
Eastern / Clara
Bus Stop
Eastern / Clara
Bus Stop
Eastern / Florence
Bus Stop
Eastern / Jacobeneria
Bus Stop
Eastern / Jacobeneria
Bus Stop
Eastern / Lubec
Bus Stop
Eastern / Cecilia
Bus Stop
Eastern / Cecilia
Bus Stop
Eastern / Lubec
Bus Stop
Eastern / Shull
Bus Stop
Eastern / Garfield
Bus Stop
Eastern / Gage
Bus Stop
Eastern / Gage
Bus Stop
Firestone / Ryerson
Bus Stop
Eastern / Randolph
Bus Stop
Eastern / Randolph
Bus Stop
Firestone / Ryerson
Bus Stop
Garfield / Firestone
Bus Stop
Firestone / Old River School
Bus Stop
Firestone / Garfield
Bus Stop
Firestone / Garfield
Bus Stop
Eastern / 61st
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.0%
B-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Bell Gardens is 139/100 - which is equal to California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C+

Bell Gardens crime rates are 1,490 per 100k, which is 48% lower than California
Property Crime
1,103 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
387 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment D+

The median income in Bell Gardens is $45,289 - which is 29% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$45,289
F
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Bell Gardens Police Department
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #39
Fire Station
San Angel Dental Group
Dentist
Downey Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #27
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #54
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downey Police Department
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #163
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downey Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
PIH Health Hospital - Downey
Hospital
Bright Now
Dentist
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #50
Fire Station
City Dental Care South Gate
Dentist
Sav-On Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rancho Los Amigos South Campus
Hospital
West Coast Dental of South Gate
Dentist
Firestone Dental Group
Dentist
Clinica Medina
Clinic
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #103
Fire Station
Sanchez Medical Center
Clinic
Downey Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Bell Gardens home prices are $402,600 - which is 2% lower than California
Home Price
$402,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21%
A+
Home Affordability
8.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Bell Gardens graduation rate is 43% - which is 46% lower than California
School Test Scores
30%
F
High School Grad. Rates
43%
F
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Garfield Elementary
St Gertrude School
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Suva Intermediate
Suva Elementary
Bell Gardens Elementary
Laguna Nueva
Park Avenue Elementary
Montessori Children'S Academy
Rio Hondo Elementary
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Alhadi School
Williams Elementary
Griffiths Middle
Price Elementary
Woodlawn Avenue Elementary
Elizabeth Learning Center
Creative Beginnings Elementary Inc
Stauffer Middle
Old River Elementary
Children'S Academy Of Success
St Mark'S Episcopal School
Around The World Children Center
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
High Schools (1) F
Bell Gardens High
Elizabeth Learning Center
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
Warren High
Bell Senior High
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies
Maywood Academy High
Prepa Tec Los Angeles High
Prepa Tec Los Angeles High
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
Downey High
Vail High (Continuation)
Maywood Christian School
Lynwood High
South Gate Senior High
Vista High
Pathway Independent Study
Odyssey Continuation
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Applied Technology Center
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Los Angeles County Rop
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ratings A+

Bell Gardens has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Bell Gardens has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Bell Gardens crime rates are 48% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Bell Gardens is equal to the California average
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My Bell Gardens, CA City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) I grew up in Bell Gardens, CA. I recently moved from the city due to a job opening. Bell Gardens is a dream area. It has tons of things to do, you hardly ever hear of anything "bad" happening, gas is cheap, rent is very cheap and the city, overall is absolutely amazing. Also, for ...Read More those of you who are big gambling fans, The Bicycle Hotel/Casino is also located in Bell Gardens.

The Bicycle Hotel and Casino is within a few mile distance of all homes in Bell Gardens. Also, Bell Gardens has an amazingly fun golf course. They also offer a zip line. If you travel a little distance, you can go to Travel Town Museum which would be an amazing experience for both children and adults! Bell Gardens was always peaceful. Looking up crime rates, they have a 194, which is very low compared too the national average (387). Also, the gas is very cheap, running at $3.19 per gallon. Where I live now (in New York), I pay $3.78 per gallon.

The rent in bell gardens is also very cheap. It runs around $300 to $500 a month. Before I owned my house, I was paying $450 a month. Overall, I payed $350,000 for the house I was living in. The utilities in the house ran the same as they do everywhere else, and my family was as happy as they could be in Bell Gardens.

I sometimes regret moving from Bell Gardens. My family has the best times, they were always happy and they never got bored. I recommend anyone and everyone to move to Bell Gardens. It is a safe and always happy environment. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bell Gardens? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Darwell Park
      Gallant Park
      John Anson Ford Park
      Neighborhood Youth Center
      Bell Gardens Skate Park
      Bell Gardens Park
      Bell Gardens Park
      Crawford Park

      Entertainment

      Ross Auditorium
      Regal Edwards South Gate & IMAX
      Downey Art Museum
      Studio Movie Grill Downey
      Stay Gallery
      Downey Civic Theatre
      McDonald's Museum
      Allen Layne Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Jack's
      Sam's Burger
      Cold Stone Creamery
      El Pollo Loco
      Waba Grill
      Subway
      Uncle Henry's Deli
      Nexx Burger

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bell Gardens? Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Bell Gardens.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Bell Gardens a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors