About
Life in Bellflower
Living in Bellflower means accepting suburban density and car dependency in exchange for affordability relative to much of LA County—median home prices around $706,000 and rents near $1,830 are reasonable for the region, and the median household income of $78,722 suggests many families manage here. The community is majority Latino with strong Asian and African American populations, creating a culturally diverse neighborhood feel. The area is heavily car-dependent, with major freeway corridors running through and near the city; metro rail won't reach Bellflower until around 2035.
Bellflower at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Foreign-Born
30.8%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bellflower: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellflower, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.7%), and 46.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellflower
In Bellflower, rent runs 10% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,666
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $793,206 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Bellflower and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bellflower is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bellflower Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute29.4 min avg
How Bellflower residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellflower, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 17 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bellflower runs 76% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
579.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,915.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bellflower Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Bellflower, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
144 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Bellflower is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Bellflower, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Bellflower is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellflower has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 47°F | 2.89" |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 69°F | 51°F | 1.65" |
| Apr | 71°F | 54°F | 0.56" |
| May | 73°F | 58°F | 0.26" |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 81°F | 65°F | 0.05" |
| Aug | 83°F | 66°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 82°F | 64°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 59°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 0.75" |
| Dec | 67°F | 47°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellflower
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellflower's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
College Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.4 mi away · Cerritos
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
Acute Care Hospitals · 2 mi away · Downey
Uci Health-lakewood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Lakewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellflower
Bellflower's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bellflower (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Long Beach
7.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
7.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellflower
Bellflower has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
40 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
52 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bellflower
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
9945 E. Flower St., Bellflower
Cities Near Bellflower
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bellflower FAQ
Is Bellflower, California affordable?⌄
Bellflower's median rent is $1,830/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $78,722/year. Median home value is $705,700.
Is Bellflower, California safe?⌄
Bellflower's violent crime rate was 579 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1915 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellflower, California?⌄
Bellflower has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellflower, California?⌄
The cost of living in Bellflower is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,830/month and median household income is $78,722/year. The median home value is $705,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellflower, California?⌄
The average commute in Bellflower is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from