What are the schools like in Bellflower, CA?

Bellflower is served primarily by Bellflower Unified. The district operates 10 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bellflower?

The median household income in Bellflower, CA is $75,379 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Bellflower, CA?

Bellflower has an average high temperature of 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches.

Bellflower, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bellflower, CA affordable or expensive?

Bellflower's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellflower is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $619,400 and the median rent is $1,686 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellflower, CA?

Bellflower has a violent crime rate of 613.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2169.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellflower, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bellflower is a mid-sized city of 78,352 in California, with a median household income of $75,379 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Bellflower's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bellflower is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellflower city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Bellflower's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellflower costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bellflower, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$619,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,686	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,379	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bellflower's violent crime rate is 613.1 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

613.1 /100k

Property Crime

2169.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bellflower is served primarily by Bellflower Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bellflower, CA	National Avg
School District	Bellflower Unified	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellflower sees average highs of 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 12.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bellflower, CA
Average High — January	67.4°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bellflower, CA	National Avg
Population	78,352	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	25.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.8%	18.9%
Asian	11.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Bellflower

Bellflower, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90706

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellflower, CA affordable or expensive?

Bellflower's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bellflower roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $619,400 and median rent is $1,686/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellflower, CA?

Bellflower's violent crime rate is 613.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2169.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellflower?

Public schools in Bellflower are operated by Bellflower Unified. The district has 10 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bellflower, CA a good place to live?

Bellflower, CA has a population of 78,352, a median household income of $75,379, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bellflower?

Bellflower averages 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bellflower?

Bellflower, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90706.

What is the population of Bellflower?

The population of Bellflower, California is 78,352 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellflower?

Key numbers for living in Bellflower: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $619,400, median household income $75,379, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellflower side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.