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Hawaiian Gardens.
About
Life in Hawaiian Gardens
Living in Hawaiian Gardens means embracing tight-knit, densely packed urban life in Los Angeles County—this is the smallest city by area in the entire county, so you're looking at roughly 14,000 people compressed into just under a square mile. The Latino community makes up the majority of residents, with Spanish spoken in about 61% of households and a foreign-born population of nearly 38%, which shapes the neighborhood's character, food culture, and local feel in meaningful ways. The median household income sits around $76,000, and while home prices have climbed to a median of about $550,000, rents average $1,696 monthly, making it moderately affordable compared to much of LA County—though you're still paying Los Angeles prices.
Hawaiian Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Foreign-Born
41.5%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics41.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hawaiian Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hawaiian Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (62.7%), and 60.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.5%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.47
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 17% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hawaiian Gardens
In Hawaiian Gardens, rent runs 17% below the CA average, and home values are 25% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,329
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $644,400 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Hawaiian Gardens and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Hawaiian Gardens, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Hawaiian Gardens: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hawaiian Gardens is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hawaiian Gardens 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
Commute26.6 min avg
How Hawaiian Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hawaiian Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 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 89% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hawaiian Gardens runs 89% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
624
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,849.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens, 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.
121 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens, 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
Hawaiian Gardens 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
Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hawaiian Gardens's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uci Health - Los Alamitos
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Los Alamitos
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.3 mi away · La Palma
Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.9 mi away · Anaheim
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.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hawaiian Gardens
Hawaiian Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hawaiian Gardens (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
11.3 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
4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (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
10.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,478 students · in-state tuition $67,894 · 82% graduate · median earnings $80,694 (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, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hawaiian Gardens
Hawaiian Gardens has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
44 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
49 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hawaiian Gardens
Hawaiian Gardens Library
11940 Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens
Cities Near Hawaiian Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hawaiian Gardens?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hawaiian Gardens FAQ
Is Hawaiian Gardens, California affordable?⌄
Hawaiian Gardens's median rent is $1,696/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $76,341/year. Median home value is $554,100.
Is Hawaiian Gardens, California safe?⌄
Hawaiian Gardens's violent crime rate was 624 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1849 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hawaiian Gardens, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Hawaiian Gardens, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hawaiian Gardens, California?⌄
The cost of living in Hawaiian Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,696/month and median household income is $76,341/year. The median home value is $554,100. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hawaiian Gardens, California?⌄
The average commute in Hawaiian Gardens is 27 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