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Cost of Living in Bellflower, CA

Population 76,819 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,830
Median home value$705,700
Median household income$78,722

The median rent in Bellflower, CA is $1,830/month, 10% lower than the California median and 30% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $705,700, 112% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $78,722 a year, 21% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 27.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $73,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 9.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,568/mo

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Bellflower vs. California vs. U.S.

BellflowerCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,830$2,036$1,413
Median home value$705,700$734,700$332,700
Median household income$78,722$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate39.3%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate13.3%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.6%6.6%5.2%
Work from home10.1%17.2%15.1%
Median age36.037.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Bellflower, CA?

The median gross rent in Bellflower, CA is $1,830 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Bellflower, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $73,200 a year in gross income.

Is Bellflower, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 9.0 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Palm Harbor, FLRent $1,806 · Income $78,935El Mirage, AZRent $1,806 · Income $78,050Cape Coral, FLRent $1,858 · Income $78,104New York, NYRent $1,821 · Income $80,483Four Square Mile, CORent $1,833 · Income $80,903Long Branch, NJRent $1,876 · Income $79,653

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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