Bell Gardens
City in California, United States
Overview
Bell Gardens is a diverse, family-oriented city in southeast Los Angeles County, known for its lively Latino culture and close-knit community feel. The city offers a mix of authentic eateries, local parks, and the renowned Bicycle Casino, making it a lively yet approachable destination for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
39,501
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.97°, -118.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$3,215
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
92
English
89
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
331 mm
Internet Speed
257 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CPM
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.