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Gardena, CA—90249

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$806,000
0.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$84,900
42.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
24
37.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.0%
Median Rent
$2,100
3.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,800
2.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,400
3.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,280
30.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Gardena, CA

9024890247
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Gardena, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Gardena, CA is $806,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Gardena, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$806,0000.7%
Single Family $812,0001.1%
Condos $591,000-2.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $375,000
    -4.8%
    2 Bed
    		$717,0002.1%
    3 Bed
    		$813,0000.7%
    4 Bed
    		$866,0000.0%
    5 Bed $1,015,7173.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.8%
    1 Bedroom
    15.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    42.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Rental Trends — Gardena, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gardena, CA is $2,410, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gardena, CA is studios: $1,560, 1-bedrooms: $1,860, 2-bedrooms: $2,520, 3-bedrooms: $4,290, 4-bedrooms: $4,170. The most common rental property sizes in Gardena, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 34.0% and 32.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,100$2,410
    Studio Rent $1,520$1,560
    1 Bed Rent $1,800$1,860
    2 Bed Rent $2,400$2,520
    3 Bed Rent $4,280$4,290
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$4,170
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    12.8%
    1 Bedroom
    32.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Property Listings — Gardena, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gardena, CA is 24. This is a decrease of -37.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$899,0005.0%
    Listing Count
    		30-16.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-16.0%
    Days on Market
    		24-37.0%
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    Demographics — Gardena, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gardena, CA has a population of 26,000, which has decreased by -2.3% over the past 5 years. Gardena, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,000-2.3%
    % Under 18
    		19.3%-11.1%
    % Seniors
    		16.3%0.0%
    % WFH
    		9.0%172.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.7%10.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gardena, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 45.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 21.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gardena, CA is black, making up 22.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 31.4% of the population in Gardena, CA, and this percentage has increased by 4.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		11.2%-16.4%
    % Black
    		22.8%-18.6%
    % Hispanic
    		45.6%21.3%
    % Asian
    		15.9%5.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		31.4%4.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Gardena, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 215 mortgage originations in Gardena, CA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Gardena, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		215
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		20.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Gardena, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Gardena, CA under the Section 8 program is 7.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Gardena, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		330
    Total Units Section 8
    		289
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		86.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$10$1,800$1,810
    2 Bedroom-$110$2,400$2,290
    3 Bedroom-$1,340$4,280$2,940
    4 Bedroom-$1,260$4,500$3,240

    Affordability — Gardena, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio9.1
    Median Home Price$806,000
    Median Household Income$84,900

    Gardena, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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