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Gardena, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Gardena.

Population: 84,578 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gardena, CA is $781,399 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $828,500 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,641/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$781,399

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$781,399
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.8%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$801,782
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$828,500
Median list price
$830,500
Median price per sqft
$560
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,641/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena District, Los Angeles Unified, New Millennium Secondary District
Schools include
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, Amestoy Elementary, Denker Avenue Elementary, Gardena Elementary, One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Del Amo (2.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
545
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
411,331
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
378,996

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
80
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA, LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,645
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
63.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,543
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GardenaState medianUS median
Typical home value$781,399$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$828,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,641/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,543$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Gardena, CA?
$781,399.
What is the median sale price in Gardena, CA?
$828,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gardena, CA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Gardena, CA?
Typical rent: $2,641/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gardena, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Gardena, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Gardena, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gardena, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gardena, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Del Amo, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Gardena, CA?
15 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gardena, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gardena, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gardena, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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