Bellflower, CA, U.S, 2012
Bellflower’s story
120 years in pictures
Census counts: 45,909 in 1960, 79,190 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 8 maps from 1896 on.
- 1906Bellflower is founded
Photo: YonderStone · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
74,719
2025 Census estimate · −5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$793K
+1.8% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
16,939
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#609 of 841 in CA
Is Bellflower a good place to live?
Bellflower earns a D, ranked 609th of 841 in California, mostly because of safety. It reports more crime per resident than 87% of U.S. towns, including 434 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. One bright spot: it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 89% of U.S. towns. Bellflower's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. The typical home is worth about $793K, 8.3 years of the Los Angeles metro’s $96K median household income.
What makes Bellflower stand out
Where Bellflower beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 89% of U.S. towns
3.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
38people
Famous people
38 notable people
born in Bellflower
Including Chris Carter and Malcolm David Kelley.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD
Earthquakes and inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Bellflower for work
Where Bellflower’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16,939jobs based in Bellflower
5%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Bellflower grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Bellflower is from typical.
Its grades run from A for walkability (better than 89% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 4%), so the D overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.8 of 20; 6.1% of households have no carAOpen →SafetyDOpen →HealthUCI Health-Lakewood 2.3 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landBOpen →History38 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 85° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market37 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.0; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 274 attractions →SoFi Stadium and 240 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bellflower. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw13 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw19 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw13 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw8 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bellflower: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bellflower, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern California Edison31.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBellflower - Somerset Mwc water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerCR&R Inc. of Stanton picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLos Angeles Registrar-Recorder County ClerkLos Angeles County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code9070690706 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bellflower.
Bellflower has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and has seen reported crime fall beyond ordinary swings.
SafetyD
For safety, Bellflower earns a D
Reported crimes fell from 2,088 to 1,863 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
At 5.8 per 1,000 residents, Bellflower’s violent crime rate is above both the California town median (2.9) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). Bellflower’s property crime rate is 19.1 per 1,000 residents. Bellflower reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 87% report less.
13%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.8 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 19.1 per 1,000 residents | 13.3 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bellflower5.8
California4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bellflower19.1
California18.2
U.S.15.5
13th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
19th
percentile among CA towns
434
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,429
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB−
Bellflower’s schools rank ahead of 54% of California districts
Its public schools are run by the Bellflower Unified school district. Two of its 17 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
54%of CA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 579 | – |
| Bellflower HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 1,997 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Bellflower faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bellflower.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
5
paid flood claims since 1983
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB
Bellflower has set aside 2.9% of its land for conservation
7.0 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. At 1.2 miles per square mile, Bellflower’s trail density is against 1.0 in California’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
#332for trails in CA
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.2 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
2.9%
conserved · 113 of 3,933 acres
7.0 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverview Park | 1.1 mi | 15 |
| 2. Ruth R. Caruthers Park | 0.4 mi | 15 |
| 3. T. Mayne Thompson Park | 0.3 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Bellflower has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Bellflower for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Bellflower is 29 minutes. Jobs based in Bellflower fell to 16,939 in 2023, 1,636 fewer than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 10% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bellflower5%
Los Angeles18%
Long Beach8%
Anaheim3%
Cerritos3%
12 mi
median commute distance
16,939
jobs based in Bellflower
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 89% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers in Bellflower
January nights average 46.9°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 83°.
Bellflower has warm winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
85°summer high
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 47°F | 40°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 89°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter47–69°
Spring53–73°
Summer62–82°
Fall57–79°
+2.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Health in Bellflower trails 56% of U.S. towns
Bellflower beats the California average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 43% of adults feel lonely in Bellflower.
44%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 36% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 16% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 72% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. California
3 better14 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Bellflower | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5% | 5.6% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 21.7% | 14.9% |
UCI Health-Lakewood
2.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
32nd
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D−
For cost of living, Bellflower earns a D−
39% of Bellflower households own their home. The typical Bellflower home is worth about $793,000, up 1.8% in a year, close to the California typical home. 58% of Bellflower renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
$793KZillow home value
| Bellflower | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 39% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,830 a month | $1,898 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 58% | 55% | 48% |
Typical home value
Bellflower$793K
California$762K
Market temperature
37
days on market
101.2%
sale-to-list price
+1.8%
value change, 1 year
19
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bellflower
20pages on Bellflower
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 54% of CA districts · 17 schoolsSafetyD5.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than CA on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$793K typical home · up 1.8% in a yearWork & commuteB−$79K median household income · 16,939 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 87% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
49 within 15 miles of the center of Bellflower
Cerritos CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norwalk1.7 mi$1,364 in-state tuitionPCI CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Cerritos1.8 miCalifornia State University-Long BeachUniversity or college · Public · Long Beach7.3 mi$7,350 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Bellflower residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
Famous people from Bellflower
38 notable people were born in Bellflower.
C
Chris CarterAmerican television and film producer · born 1956
A
Anthony BrownAmerican basketball player · born 1992
A
Angela WilliamsAthletics competitor, sprinter · born 1980About Bellflower
City in California, United States
Bellflower is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It was founded in 1906 and incorporated on September 3, 1957. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 79,190, up from 76,616 at the 2010 census. This made it the 65th-most densely populated city in the United States of cities over 50,000 residents (and the eighth-most densely populated city in California).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1957
- Area
- 6.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- ZIP code
- 90706, 90707
- Area code
- 562
Bellflower’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Bellflower.
NorwalkDowneyParamountLakewoodCerritosBellflower
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower | #609 | D | D− | D | B− | C+ |
| Norwalk | #437 | C | D− | C− | B+ | B− |
| Downey | #257 | C+ | D− | — | B+ | B |
| Paramount | #669 | D | D | D | C+ | C |
| Lakewood | #361 | C | D− | C− | B | A− |
| Cerritos | #247 | C+ | D | D | A− | A |
Downey reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Bellflower with a neighbor →
Questions about Bellflower
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bellflower, CA a good place to live?
Bellflower grades D overall, better than 10% of U.S. towns and #609 of 841 in California. It grades C+ for health, D for safety and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
What is Bellflower, CA known for?
38 notable people were born here, including Chris Carter and Malcolm David Kelley.