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Gardena, California · ZIP 90247

Gardena — ZIP 90247

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Gardena (90247) scores 71/100 — Good for Gardena. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $759K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency33%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$759K
Median rent$2,312/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$759K

Median Rent

$2,312/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Denker Avenue ElementaryKG–05670
41%
46%
Amestoy ElementaryKG–05623
40%
35%
Gardena ElementaryKG–05398
25%
34%
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street ElementaryKG–05363
22%
32%
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street ElementaryKG–05554
20%
28%
Robert E. Peary Middle06–081,082
18%
27%
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena06–08360
16%
32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

47,303

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

41%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90247 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 90247 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 90247 is approximately $759K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 90247 in Gardena has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.