Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Bell
Bell, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,283
Population
29,446
Renter Mix
71% Rent
One of Los Angeles’ most diverse suburbs offers great eats and prime location
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The tiny city of Bell is nestled beside the Los Angeles River, neighboring Huntington Park. This Los Angeles suburb is filled with Spanish-style homes and palm tree-lined streets. Like many cities in the county, Bell is home to a diverse community which is reflected in the authentic eateries serving everything from cheesy pupusas to fresh sushi to juicy kabobs. While walking around town you’ll find plenty of beautiful parks, charming shops, and local businesses. Bell is also convenient to several commercial hubs including the California Welcome Center Citadel Outlets and the El Paseo South Gate Shopping Center. Along with abundant amenities, Bell houses a close-knit community, hosting special events throughout the year including outdoor concerts and 5K run/walks. Bell also boasts an excellent location. The suburb is only 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles and 40 minutes from Hollywood so residents can enjoy the thrills of the City of Angels. Just head east across the river and drive onto I-710, which makes commutes into LA easily accessible.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,523
Average: $67,037
Education
2,732
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,574
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bell has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
5%
Other Education
95%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bell, CA is $1,274 for a studio, $1,283 for one bedroom, $1,777 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bell has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,283/month
299 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bell, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-5
179 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
395 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
352 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,088 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
- Hollenbeck Lake
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.