Here's what it costs to live in Bell Gardens, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,694 per month, while the typical home is valued around $563,900. Households earn a median of $62,298 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$62,298
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,694
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$563,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,229
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
31
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,658
Per month
Avg Home Value
$568,600
Census ACS
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
46.9
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.6%
What is the cost of living index for Bell Gardens?
The cost of living index for Bell Gardens is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bell Gardens?
The median gross rent in Bell Gardens is $1,694 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bell Gardens?
The median household income in Bell Gardens is $62,298 per year.
What is the median home value in Bell Gardens?
The median home value in Bell Gardens is $563,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bell Gardens?
Air quality data for Bell Gardens is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bell Gardens?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
