Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA

Is South Gardena a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2032

Medium1553

Low2229

Other4214

199 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape25

Child involved45

Assault14

Other127

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an incident was reported at the Magic Carpet Motel near W Century Blvd, room 133. Suspect described as a 16-year-old Black female wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported battery at a motel on West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles. The suspect is described as a teenage girl wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a family disturbance near E University Dr in Carson: a male caller and an unknown female were reported arguing about taking their daughter. A mention of the caller’s uncle at “(number withheld)” was also broadcast, but the related location/details are unclear.	E University Dr, Carson, CA	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical incident near South Vermont Avenue and Magnolia Avenue in Gardena.	S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible domestic violence battery at a residence near 162nd Street in Gardena, with units responding at a lower priority.	W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported fire alarm and possible chest pain at a location on Vermont Avenue in Gardena. Responding units later reported it was a false alarm and canceled their response.	Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call for chest pain near Vermont Avenue in Gardena was reported but later identified as a false alarm, leading to cancellation of responding units.	Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a report of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle near East 119th Street in Los Angeles.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle near East 119th Street in Los Angeles. A heavyset man reportedly exited the vehicle, and the man and woman then continued along 119th Street before stopping near an unidentified store. Units were sent with lights and sirens to check the situation.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle on East 119th Street in Los Angeles. A heavyset man and two others reportedly exited the vehicle, which then remained stopped in front of an unknown store on 119th Street. The incident was handled as a possible domestic disturbance or battery, with units responding code two and a related battery suspect noted at a nearby hospital on West Vernon Avenue.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Domestic Dispute

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Median Home Price

$890,959

Average Rent

$2,697

Vacancy Rate

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Overview

South Gardena is a suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles with a median home price of $890,959, slightly above half of California neighborhoods in cost.

The housing market is tight with a 2.0% vacancy rate and mostly owner-occupied medium to small single-family homes and townhomes built mainly between 1940 and 1999.

SuburbanDiverse Asian CommunityStrong Owner Occupancy

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied Rate	High

Housing market and real estate character

South Gardena's housing consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and townhomes, with most properties owner occupied and built mid-20th century.

Housing Age	Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, with some from 1970 to 1999
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and townhomes
Owner Occupied Rate	Majority owner occupied

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand.

Homes mostly built mid-20th century.

Families & Lifestyle

South Gardena is an upper-middle income neighborhood with a diverse workforce and a moderate childhood poverty rate.

Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, sales, clerical, and manufacturing roles, reflecting a varied community.

Child Poverty Rate	20.4%
Executive & Professional Occupations	43.7%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	43.7%
Asian Ancestry	46.0%
Japanese Language Speakers	7.4%
English Language Speakers	61.8%
Foreign Born Residents	30.7%

Commute

Most residents drive alone with a commute mostly under 30 minutes, though some have longer commutes. Bus use is notable.

South Gardena offers mostly short commutes with strong car use and some public transit.

Short Commutes — 29.1% commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Public Transit Use — 6.4% use bus for commuting.

Drive Alone Rate	81.3%
Bus Commute Rate	6.4%
Main Commute Time Range	15 to 30 minutes
Long Commute Rate	10.2%

Homes for sale near 90248

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2 bd | 2 ba | 880 sqft

17700 S Western Ave

Gardena, CA, 90248