Bell

Bell is a centrally located Southeast Los Angeles County community known for its strong buyer demand, convenient location, and family-oriented neighborhoods. With relatively limited housing inventory and continued affordability compared to surrounding Los Angeles markets, Bell continues to attract homeowners, first-time buyers, and investors seeking long-term value within Southern California real estate.

Overview for Bell, CA

32,830 people live in Bell, where the median age is 33.9 and the average individual income is $22,004. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,830

Total Population

33.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$22,004

Average individual Income

🌴 Bell Real Estate & Community Guide

Located in Southeast Los Angeles County just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, Bell is a growing residential community known for its central location, strong buyer demand, and accessibility throughout Southern California. Buyers continue to be drawn to Bell for its relative affordability, convenient freeway access, and long-term housing potential compared to surrounding Los Angeles markets.

Bell real estate features a mix of single-family homes, income properties, updated residences, and investment opportunities that continue to attract first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and investors alike. The city’s central location and ongoing buyer demand continue to support a competitive local housing market.

 

🏡 Living in Bell

One of Bell’s biggest advantages is its accessibility to nearby employment centers, shopping, dining, and transportation corridors throughout Los Angeles County.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

🛍️ Local shopping & dining  
🌳 Community parks & recreation  
🚗 Convenient freeway access  
📍 Downtown Los Angeles  
🏙️ Nearby Southeast Los Angeles communities  

Bell offers a convenient lifestyle for buyers seeking central Los Angeles County living while maintaining more accessible housing opportunities compared to many neighboring markets.

 

📈 Bell Housing Market

The Bell housing market remains active due to relatively low inventory levels and continued buyer demand.

Current Bell market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $550K  
⏱️ Average time on market between 31–34 days  
👀 Many homes going into contract within 7–8 showings  
📉 Housing inventory near 2.8 months of supply  

While homes may take slightly longer to sell compared to peak market conditions, properly positioned properties continue to attract strong buyer interest throughout Bell.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Choose Bell

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Bell are often looking for:

✔️ Central Los Angeles County location  
✔️ More affordable ownership opportunities  
✔️ Investment & rental potential  
✔️ Family-oriented neighborhoods  
✔️ Convenient freeway access  
✔️ Long-term property value growth  

Whether you're searching for a primary residence, investment property, first home, or long-term ownership opportunity, Bell continues to stand out as a competitive and growing housing market within Southeast Los Angeles

Around Bell, CA

There's plenty to do around Bell, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
62
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jr's Neighborhood Market, Tacos Los Tapatios, and Olympic Live Poultry .

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 1.56 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.74 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.9 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.75 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.91 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.85 miles 29 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Bell, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Bell. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Bell, CA

Bell has 8,824 households, with an average household size of 3.64. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bell do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,830 people call Bell home. The population density is 13,089.82 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,830

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.9

Median Age

50.09 / 49.91%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,824

Total Households

3.64

Average Household Size

$22,004

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.