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Bellflower, CA

Bellflower is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It was founded in 1906 and incorporated on September 3, 1957. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 79,190, up from 76,616 at the 2010 census. This made it the 65th most densely populated city in the United States, of cities over 50,000 residents (and the 8th most densely populated city in California).

The original title to the Bellflower area dates back to 1784 with one of the first Spanish land grants in California. The Bellflower area was a hunting and fishing spot due to an abundance of wild game, ducks and geese, carp, and perch. The area was also used for cattle and grazing dairy cows but settlers moved away. Willow, bamboo, underbrush, wild grape, blackberry, and rose bushes were grown along the river the name of The Willows and The Wilderness.

The site was formerly rich farmland watered by artesian wells and floodwaters of the now-contained San Gabriel River. In 1906, F.E. Woodruff, a local real estate investor, founded the first municipality on the site, which was named Somerset in 1909 when a post office was established there. However, the proponents of the name 'Bellflower' claimed that the US Post Office Department rejected the name 'Somerset' to prevent confusion with Somerset, Colorado. The present name is derived from the bellflower apple, which was grown in local orchards during the early 1900s.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2). 6.1 square miles (16 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.86%) is water.

Bellflower is located at 33°53′17″N 118°07′39″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2). 6.1 square miles (16 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.86%) is water.

Bellflower is bordered by Downey on the north and northwest, Norwalk and Cerritos on the east, Lakewood on the south, Long Beach on the southwest, and Paramount on the west. Bellflower is part of Southeast Los Angeles County and the "Gateway Cities Council of Governments" (GCOG).

Bellflower focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Bellflower’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Blink Fitness and Curves. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Bellflower, such as the Bellflower Bike Trail and the Bellflower Riverview Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Bellflower, CA are  Columbia Memorial Space Center, Pirate Park, and Los Angeles County Fire Museum. 

Population: 79,190 (2020). ZIP code: 90706. Area code: 562. Elevation: 22 m (71 ft). Area: 6.2 square miles (16 km2).

FAQs

Is Bellflower, CA a good place to live?

Living in Bellflower offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bellflower, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Bellflower and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Bellflower are above average.

What is the poverty rate in Bellflower, CA?

In 2021, the median household income of Bellflower households was $70,236. Bellflower households made slightly more than Rosamond households ($70,208) and San Lucas households ($70,227). However, 9.9% of Bellflower families live in poverty.

Is Bellflower, CA expensive?

Bellflower is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Bellflower is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Bellflower

Bellflower’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Blink Fitness 

Curves

Bellflower Bike Trail 

Bellflower Riverview Park

Columbia Memorial Space Center

Pirate Park

Los Angeles County Fire Museum

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California Demographics

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