Question 1

Is 90248 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90248 in Gardena has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 90248 among the safer ZIP codes in the Gardena metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 90248?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90248 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 90248 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Gardena district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 90248 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 90248?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 90248 is approximately $818K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 90248 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 90248 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 90248 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90248 has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100, placing it in the moderate range for Gardena. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 74/100, 90248 scores similarly to the middle tier of Gardena neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Gardena — ZIP 90248

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
New Millennium Secondary	09–12	—	—	—
Gardena Senior High	09–12	—	—	—
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—