The City of Bell Gardens has a rich history dating back to the late 1700’s when the area was associated with a large amount of land situated along the lower basin of the Rio Hondo area in Los Angeles County. Bell Gardens was once a bustling agricultural center for immigrants escaping the Mexican government. Among them was one of California’s first families, the Lugos.
Bell Gardens is notable for being one of the only five cities in Los Angeles County to permit casino gambling (the others being Inglewood, Gardena, Commerce and Hawaiian Gardens). Dice games and slot machines are forbidden.
Bell Gardens is on the site of part of the old Rancho San Antonio, a Spanish land grant of 1810. The original adobe house still stands and is a local attraction. The city began to grow during the 1930's. The city grew from the next-door city of Bell, from which its name, Bell Gardens, was coined. Bellflower
The incorporation date of Bell Gardens: Aug. 1, 1961
Bell Gardens is a densely populated residential community, its manufactures include metal products, recycled paper, and processed food.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $502,227
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $402,844; Detached houses: $408,173; Townhouses or other attached units: $527,751; In 2-unit structures: $502,864; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $482,811; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $270,267; Mobile homes: $16,351; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 44,692. Bell Gardens covers 2.49 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 122 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 90202 - Area code commonly used in this area: 562
Weather
Bell Gardens, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 47.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bell Gardens is 15.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.75 Inches.
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