Gardena, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Gardena based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Gardena
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 69Income: 53Home Value: 67Safety: 100Education: 29Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 81

Quick Stats

Population

59,765

2023 ACS

Median Income

$79,291

2023

Median Home Value

$667,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,761

2023

Median Age

39.8

Unemployment

5.2%

Cost of Living Index

162.7

100 = national avg

Gardena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 59,765 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Gardena is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Gardena is $79,291, and the median home value is $667,600. The cost of living index is 162.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,761 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, and the median age is 39.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

59,765

Male

28,645

47.9%

Female

31,120

52.1%

Median Age

39.8

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

20.1%

High School or Higher

36.2%

Foreign Born

36.3%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

37.5%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.607

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

24.9%

Foreign Born

36.3%

White
14.3%
Black
18.9%
Asian
24.9%
Native American
1.8%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
17.0%
Other
23.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

43.9%

26,231 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

56.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
18,315 (69.8%)
Puerto Rican
289 (1.1%)
Cuban
218 (0.8%)
Dominican
8 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
2,491 (9.5%)
Guatemalan
2,014 (7.7%)
Colombian
156 (0.6%)
Honduran
199 (0.8%)
Ecuadorian
263 (1.0%)
Peruvian
345 (1.3%)
Other Hispanic
1,933 (7.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
198 (1.3%)
Chinese
1,329 (8.9%)
Filipino
2,572 (17.3%)
Vietnamese
1,537 (10.3%)
Korean
3,152 (21.2%)
Japanese
4,721 (31.8%)
Pakistani
29 (0.2%)
Cambodian
155 (1.0%)
Thai
286 (1.9%)
Taiwanese
249 (1.7%)
Other Asian
628 (4.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
31 (64.6%)
Samoan
19 (39.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
99 (9.2%)
Other Native American
974 (90.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

56,859

English Only

46.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

19,072 speakers

Limited English

26.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
19,072 (33.5%)
Other Asian
3,067 (5.4%)
Korean
2,678 (4.7%)
Vietnamese
1,346 (2.4%)
Tagalog
1,304 (2.3%)
Chinese
890 (1.6%)
Other Languages
751 (1.3%)
Other Indo-European
654 (1.2%)
Arabic
526 (0.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
173 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

73.5%

Limited English Proficiency

26.5%

Spanish
46.0% limited English
Other Asian
56.7% limited English
Korean
75.8% limited English
Vietnamese
72.6% limited English
Tagalog
32.1% limited English
Chinese
57.6% limited English
Other Languages
21.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
31.5% limited English
Arabic
14.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
42.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,692

2.8% of population

Disability Rate

15.5%

262 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,439

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
15.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
11.3%
Vietnam
39.7%
Korea
6.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.3%
35-54
11.8%
55-64
17.8%
65-74
30.0%
75+
30.0%

Male Veterans

1,449

85.6%

Female Veterans

243

14.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,439

Non-Veteran Income

$36,387

Difference

$6,052

16.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

262

Without Disability

1,430

Disability Rate

15.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

10,998

#1 Ancestry

American

5.8% (3,486)

#2 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

2.6% (1,534)

#3 Ancestry

German

1.8% (1,073)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
5.8%
Sub-Saharan African
2.6%
German
1.8%
West Indian
1.6%
Irish
1.4%
English
1.4%
Italian
0.8%
French
0.5%
European
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Arab
0.3%
Scottish
0.3%
Norwegian
0.2%
Brazilian
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Austrian
0.1%
Dutch
0.1%
Danish
0.1%
British
0.1%
Jamaican
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,893

Family Households

14,380

68.8%

Married Couples

9,079

43.5%

Non-Family Households

6,513

31.2%

Single Mother Households

3,552

17.0%

Single Father Households

1,749

8.4%

Living Alone

5,322

25.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,740

In Married Couple

5,837

59.9%

With Single Mother

2,506

25.7%

With Single Father

1,397

14.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$95,889

Married Couple Income

$110,690

Single Mother Income

$78,917

Single Father Income

$75,234

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,986

Grandparents Responsible

713

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$79,291

+8% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,807

-4% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.1%

-19% vs national

Gini Index

0.4275

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.2%

+0% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.9%

of households

How Gardena Compares

Gardena vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gardena is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Gardena. The median household income here is $79,291.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.2%
$25-50K
17.1%
$50-75K
15.7%
$75-100K
11.2%
$100-150K
22.1%
$150-200K
10.0%
$200K+
9.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

-31% vs CA avg

Labor Force

32,041

Employed

30,372

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.8

Work from Home

8.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

162.7

100 = national avg

+62.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$71,608

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$169,255

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
244.1
Food
110.6
Transportation
121.2
Healthcare
108.5
Utilities
135.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,085

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,601

per month

The median household income in Gardena, CA is $79,291, which is 8.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,807. The poverty rate of 11.1% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4275, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 32,041. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 73.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 162.7, which is 62.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 244.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $71,608 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$799,500

Median List Price

$827,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$557

Days on Market

52

Active Inventory

62

Months of Supply

3.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$772,739

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,366

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

50.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

38.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.6%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
50.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
38.9%
Listings with Price Drops
25.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 2.5%List Price ↓ 1.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

16

New Listings

26

Pending Sales

18

Homes Sold ↓ 15.8%New Listings ↑ 30.0%Pending ↓ 28.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$557

Median List $/SF

$512

Sale $/SF ↑ 6.7%List $/SF ↑ 4.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Gardena vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gardena is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$667,600

Median Rent

$1,761

Total Housing Units

22,044

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Owner Occupied

48.9%

Renter Occupied

51.1%

Median Property Tax

$4,309

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,961

Housing Types

Single Family
51.8%
Multi-Family
42.0%
Mobile Home
6.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,309

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.65%

of home value

Median Home Value

$667,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,734

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,309) by the median home value ($667,600). In Gardena, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.65%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Gardena, CA is $799,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 52 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $557. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,366/month. About 48.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 22,044 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,309. The effective tax rate is 0.65%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.03

per 1,000 residents

+171% vs national

Property Crime Rate

30.51

per 1,000 residents

+77% vs national

Total Crimes

2,162

2024

Violent Clearance

32%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-5.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Gardena Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Gardena vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Gardena is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 42.0%Property ↑ 22.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Gardena police solve 67% of murder cases but only 4% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0566.7%
RapeViolent160.2812.5%
RobberyViolent1162.0125.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2704.6935.9%
BurglaryProperty2434.227.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty99517.2820.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty5199.014.0%

Gardena, CA reported 405 violent crimes and 1,757 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 residents is 170.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 32% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 995 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 18.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244051,7577.0330.51
20234301,8537.4332.03
20223781,8526.4631.64
20213741,8266.4031.23
20202701,3244.5522.30
20193241,2025.4220.09
20183261,3065.4021.61
20173931,3936.5223.12
20163381,4825.5624.39
20153011,5194.9524.99

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

55.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

13.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

88

Public Assistance

$2.3B

Individual Assistance

$37.9M

Most Common Type

Fire

61 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $2.2B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Canyon Fire β†’FireAug 2025β€”β€”
Wildfires and Straight-line Winds β†’FireJan 2025$27.4M$4.1M
Hurst Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Eaton Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Palisades Fire β†’FireJan 2025β€”β€”
Franklin Fire β†’FireDec 2024β€”β€”
Bridge Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$13.0Mβ€”
Tropical Storm Hilary β†’HurricaneNov 2023$4.2Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.5Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$14.3Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$7.8M$46K
Bobcat Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.0B$21.6M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Getty Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Tick Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Saddleridge Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 99 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

9,092

Total Claims Paid

$72,172,684

Avg Claim Payout

$7,938

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

380

Federal Funding

$444,312,738

Properties Protected

1,908

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.87

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic115$179,435,867
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic112$221,346,997
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan37$1,840,060
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$1,828,346
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE19$1,169,772

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Gardena has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $37,857,989 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.7%

10.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.9%

6.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.9%

Arthritis

20.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.9%

Loneliness

42.2%

Lack of Support

34.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gardena has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Memorial Hospital Of Gardena

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena0.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5β€”
Centinela Hospital Medical Center5.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5β€”
Saint Francis Medical Center6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5β€”

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

73.4%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

2.7%

+201% vs national

Work From Home

8.8%

-6% vs national

Carpool

10.8%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Gardena's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2021)

Fatalities

5

2021

4-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202155030
202033010
201933110
201856310

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Gardena, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 73.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.8% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.8% of workers carpool. 2.2% walk to work. In 2021, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.8%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

20,893

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.8%
Satellite
8.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.1%

of households

Smartphone

90.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.9%

of households

Tablet

65.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.1%
Smartphone
90.7%
Desktop / Laptop
79.9%
Tablet
65.3%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
4.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+74% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+94% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+11% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Gardena vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

92.0% of households in Gardena have broadband internet access. 76.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Gardena is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Gardena.

Election Overview

Source: Los Angeles County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

2,417,109

64.8%

GOP Votes

1,189,862

31.9%

Total Votes

3,728,427

Margin

D+32.9%

Shift from 2020

R+11.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+32.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20242,417,1091,189,8623,728,42764.8%31.9%D+32.9
20203,028,8851,145,5304,263,44371.0%26.9%D+44.2
20161,893,770620,2852,652,07271.4%23.4%D+48.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

448

Total Assets

$234.0M

Total Income

$228.0M

Per 10K Residents

75.0

nonprofits

+82.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

21

Median Assets

$77K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
102
Human Services
60
Arts & Culture
35
Education
32
Youth Development
18
Public Benefit
15
Housing & Shelter
13
Recreation & Sports
13
Community Improvement
12
Philanthropy
12
Animal-Related
11
Mental Health
7
Crime & Legal
6
Food & Agriculture
6
International
5
Health Care
4
Employment
4
Environment
3
Civil Rights
3
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
85.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $200.5M of $234.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Gardena

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOLSEducation$67.3M$33.1M2001
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCMental Health$42.3M$46.2M1974
DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCHuman Services$27.7M$64.9M1992
PENTECOSTAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CHRIST 4TH WATCH PHILIPPINES CORPβ€”$22.1M$3.2M1994
FOSTER FRIENDS RESCUEAnimal-Related$14.5M$14.9M2020
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE HOUSING PROJECTHousing & Shelter$6.7M$2.8M1985
AMERICA EVANGELICAL UNIVERSITYEducation$5.4M$2.6M2002
COUNSELING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INCHuman Services$5.1M$21.8M1967
HANYANG UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$4.8M$2.5M2019
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTEArts & Culture$4.6M$1.4M1968
NOEL JONES EMPOWERMENT VILLAGEEducation$4.3M$6.8M2023
INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$3.9M$159K2006
ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATIONAL CENTERCommunity Improvement$3.7M$149K2018
NEW MILLENNIUM SECONDARY SCHOOLEducation$2.7M$3.1M2009
THE HALE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$2.9M2008
GARDENA POLICE FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$1.5M$444K2007
OKINAWA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAArts & Culture$1.5M$300K2014
BARCOS NIGHTINGALES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$355K2009
RM LIU FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$2.5M2007
COMMUNITY JOINT VENTURE INCHuman Services$1.1M$741K2011
JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInternational$1.1M$449K1961
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH LOS ANGELESβ€”$820K$486K1994
WORLD CHRISTIAN NURSING FOUNDATIONHealth Care$743K$306K1999
FRONTIER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$712K$12005
YOUNG GEUN & YOUNG SUN LEE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$526K$283K2025
JBA FOUNDATIONβ€”$488K$210K1992
HUMANE EDUCATION LEAGUE INCAnimal-Related$445K$109K1948
BOARDING FOR BREAST CANCERMedical Research$327K$810K2004
PROJECT ROPAHuman Services$322K$1.6M2017
MIRACLES COUNSELING CENTERβ€”$319Kβ€”2020
B A R E TRUTH INCHuman Services$281K$884K2018
J TECH INSTITUTE INCYouth Development$262K$1.6M2003
SOUTH BAY F O R JUNIOR SPORTS ASSOCIATIONEducation$240K$254K2019
KEFFER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$230K$91K2017
POSITIVE RESULTS CENTERCrime & Legal$216K$948K1994
NERRADS HOUSE INCHuman Services$205K$1.1M2010
NANKA KENJIN KAI KYOGIKAI INCArts & Culture$196K$150K2011
HOLLIDAY S HELPING HANDS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$188K$478K2021
GARDENA JUDO CLUBRecreation & Sports$159K$44K1995
ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATIONEducation$151K$148K2010
GLOBAL DENTAL ALLIANCEReligion$150K$151K1996
RECLAIMING AMERICAS COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPOWERMENTYouth Development$124K$47K2011
MOONBOW QTCivil Rights$118K$19K2022
STRONG SHOULDERS AGENCYHuman Services$117K$253K2023
CHARITABLE FUND BENEFITTING GARDENAPhilanthropy$112K$150K2015
TRANSITIONS 2 SUCCESSHuman Services$88K$76K2004
KING DAVID QUEEN ESTHER KENYA ORPHANAGE CORPYouth Development$88K$335K2009
CONNECTED TO LEADPublic Benefit$87K$489K2020
PHENOMENAL ANGELS OF THE COMMUNITYYouth Development$79K$252K2018
PRO CLUB FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$77K$104K2025

Gardena, CA has 448 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $234.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 102 organizations. 21 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 75.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,557

Total Approved

$868.1M

Jobs Supported

18,409

Per 10K Residents

260.5

SBA loans

+219.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

164

Top Lender

Bank of Hope

215 loans

Top Industry

Wholesale Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)85% of all loans

Loans

1,325

Total Amount

$643.8M

Avg Loan

$485,875

Median Loan

$200,000

SBA Guaranteed

$487.8M(76%)

Jobs Supported

14,473

50415% of all loans

Loans

232

Total Amount

$224.3M

Avg Loan

$966,922

Median Loan

$653,000

7(a) β€” 85%504 β€” 15%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

205

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$213.0M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,039,008

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Wholesale Trade253 loans
NAICS 42
$188.5M
Retail Trade142 loans
NAICS 44
$66.9M
Manufacturing132 loans
NAICS 33
$79.6M
Other Services124 loans
NAICS 81
$45.7M
Accommodation & Food Services106 loans
NAICS 72
$54.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Cis International Holdings (n.a.) Corp.5$11.0M
Gvmc Llc.2$9.7M
Presentation Media Inc.8$6.9M
Softline Home Fashions Inc.2$6.2M
Ki Pyung Song3$5.9M
Western Freight Carrier Inc3$5.9M
Jonathan Louis International, Ltd.2$5.8M
Jabi Enterprises Inc.4$5.5M
Martini Madness Llc1$5.0M
Loj Heritage Inc.1$5.0M

Gardena, CA has received 1,557 SBA loans totaling $868.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,325 loans (85% of the total), supporting 14,473 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 232 loans totaling $224.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Wholesale Trade. The most active SBA lender in Gardena is Bank of Hope with 215 loans. That works out to 260.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

67

Total Population

2,620,009

Avg Median Income

-$39,717,803

Avg Home Value

-$39,011,732

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9000156,403$60,751$513,300$1,4713.3
9000252,735$56,158$502,600$1,5093.0
9000371,708$54,781$547,600$1,5153.6
9000739,253$36,032$852,900$1,4802.4
9000833,443$61,822$1,003,000$1,5892.9
90011102,784$53,781$575,200$1,4974.3
9001646,102$71,067$919,800$1,7293.6
9001848,812$63,671$886,800$1,5123.0
9003767,895$56,417$632,600$1,4382.9
9004343,548$65,496$867,800$1,4244.1
9004495,859$51,433$588,200$1,4275.1
9004542,352$132,577$1,322,700$2,90910.8
9004750,925$70,187$648,200$1,4924.7
900520N/AN/AN/A0.1
900568,908$127,252$1,510,300$2,3032.3
900583,409$36,680$456,500$1,0305.8
9005938,015$53,840$566,200$1,3173.2
9006128,478$60,114$576,400$1,4982.7
9006232,110$63,652$672,700$1,4731.9
900894,777N/AN/AN/A0.3
9009412,127$159,904$1,234,400$3,5010.7
9020193,783$56,824$542,800$1,6236.0
9022049,156$77,535$514,600$1,5576.9
9022150,782$68,191$541,800$1,6005.4
9022232,173$76,467$552,000$1,4852.7
9023031,570$106,827$1,025,200$2,4234.5
9023216,804$125,490$1,491,800$2,6592.2
9024240,983$83,238$676,100$1,8744.5
9024516,863$149,149$1,521,600$2,5475.3
9024747,303$73,851$640,500$1,7513.8
9024811,144$81,777$646,900$1,6024.8
9024925,967$84,921$709,900$1,7053.0
9025094,991$74,923$827,600$1,7236.8
9025419,248$152,019$2,000,001$2,8121.4
9025570,363$61,376$562,600$1,4433.7
9026032,379$86,736$745,700$1,8772.5
9026264,918$70,507$569,400$1,6254.8
9026634,584$193,904$2,000,001$3,4924.0
9027024,522$61,753$595,000$1,4691.2
9027424,988$222,273$2,000,001$3,50112.0
9027735,391$131,985$1,403,800$2,6213.6
9027842,536$148,581$1,195,700$2,4173.7
9028091,719$71,379$608,500$1,4717.4
9029312,784$130,699$971,800$2,7342.7
9030136,428$62,991$698,300$1,6582.5
9030228,871$72,461$731,300$1,7841.9
9030323,169$70,853$764,200$1,7091.9
9030426,215$63,317$696,200$1,4991.6
9030514,612$89,030$785,000$1,8682.6
9050141,319$92,815$887,300$1,8685.7
9050218,114$98,867$655,200$1,9032.2
9050343,764$119,685$1,058,100$2,2495.3
9050433,321$105,474$897,100$2,2254.4
9050535,605$110,690$1,144,000$2,3385.8
905060N/AN/AN/A0.2
9071026,777$77,486$648,600$1,5472.3
9071230,672$119,246$779,600$2,3024.2
9071721,319$92,984$793,600$1,8742.0
9072352,546$70,912$500,400$1,7724.8
9074453,678$61,440$596,100$1,4268.9
9074557,952$106,457$628,400$1,8388.2
9074627,465$113,545$682,000$2,7135.8
9074717N/AN/AN/A0.0
9080594,631$68,615$588,500$1,6647.4
9080639,972$73,674$699,800$1,6724.9
9080733,320$95,079$832,200$1,8924.4
9081035,648$82,222$594,200$1,5546.5

Gardena, CA has 67 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,620,009. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$39,717,803. The average median home value is -$39,011,732. The average median monthly rent is -$39,799,212.

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