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Gardena 90249

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 47
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$846K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+14.9%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
131
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$740K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Aug 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.6,322
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$740K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,325 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1953
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.82%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.12%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.76%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.39%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.24.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.390

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,013
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,648 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Gardena 90249 compares

By median home value, Gardena 90249 is the 175th most expensive of 275 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County, and its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Los Angeles County.

Home values in Gardena 90249

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$367K$1M
ZIP codes in Los Angeles County ranked by median home value
#Los Angeles CountyMedian valueHomes
1Santa Monica 90402$5M4,525
2Beverly Hills 90210$4.8M8,137
3Malibu 90265$3.7M7,696
4Pacific Palisades 90272$3.3M8,932
5Manhattan Beach 90266$3.1M12,366
6Beverly Hills 90212$3M2,566
7Los Angeles 90049$2.9M11,767
8Los Angeles 90077$2.8M3,851
9San Marino 91108$2.8M4,571
10Beverly Hills 90211$2.4M2,063
11Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274$2.3M9,891
12La Canada Flintridge 91011$2.3M6,899
13Duarte 91008$2.2M441
14Hermosa Beach 90254$2.2M6,462
15Encino 91436$2.1M5,308
16Venice 90291$2M7,414
17Santa Monica 90405$1.9M6,885
18Los Angeles 90036$1.9M4,744
19Los Angeles 90048$1.9M5,623
20Los Angeles 90064$1.8M7,802
21Los Angeles 90027$1.8M6,744
22Los Angeles 90066$1.7M12,743
23Calabasas 91302$1.7M8,304
24Culver City 90232$1.7M3,542
175Gardena 90249$740K6,322

275 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Gardena 90249 market

What is the median home price in Gardena 90249, CA?

The median sale price in Gardena 90249, CA is $846,333 (data through August 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 14.9% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Gardena 90249, CA each year?

131 homes sold in Gardena 90249, CA over the last 12 months (data through August 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Gardena 90249, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Gardena 90249, CA is currently a balanced market, scoring 47 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through August 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Gardena 90249, CA?

Gardena 90249, CA contains 6,322 residential properties, with a median of 1,325 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1953. The median TopHap Estimate is $740K.

How does Gardena 90249, CA compare to the rest of Los Angeles County?

By median home value, Gardena 90249, CA is the 175th most expensive of 275 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County. Its typical home is worth more than 40% of all homes in Los Angeles County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Gardena 90249, CA?

76% of homes in Gardena 90249, CA are owner-occupied. 39% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Gardena 90249, CA hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Gardena 90249, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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