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Garden Grove Koreatown
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Garden Grove Koreatown is a residential part of Garden Grove in central Orange County, defined by its mix of family homes, modest apartment complexes, and local Korean and Latino-owned businesses. The area centers around a commercial corridor with restaurants, markets, and services that reflect the neighborhood's diverse community. It's a quiet, car-oriented area where you can handle some errands on foot but will rely on a car for most daily needs.
Living here
Day-to-day life here revolves around local shopping and dining. You'll find Korean restaurants and markets like H Mart alongside taquerias and casual American spots, with coffee shops and donut places scattered through the commercial streets. Parks like Hare School Park provide green space, though the area has minimal tree cover overall, so summers feel hot and exposed. Traffic on main corridors is above average for the region, and there's no rail transit nearby, so a car is essential for commuting and errands outside the immediate area.
Who it's for
This area suits renters who want an affordable, quiet neighborhood where they can walk to some shops and restaurants but are comfortable driving for most outings. It works well for people seeking lower rents and a diverse, family-oriented community, and for those whose work or school requires a car anyway. If you rely on public transit or prefer highly walkable urban environments, you'll find the lack of rail access and car dependency limiting.
Environment & livability
Air quality: moderate diesel PM exposure for California.
Above the state median, linked to mild long-term respiratory risk in some studies. Worth considering for sensitive households.
Traffic exposure: above-average traffic corridor exposure.
Higher traffic proximity correlates with elevated noise, diesel emissions, and reduced pedestrian comfort on nearby streets.
Tree cover: very limited tree cover, predominantly concrete.
Low canopy areas tend to run hotter and feel more exposed. Research links tree cover to lower ambient temperatures and improved pedestrian comfort.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Who lives in Garden Grove Koreatown
Population
31,751
Renters
57%
of households rent
Median age
41
Median income
$78k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Garden Grove Koreatown
6 public schools sit inside this area · 6 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iva Meairs Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 45% | 37% |
| Louis G. Zeyen Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 56% | 48% |
| Mitchell Elementary Elementary | K-7 | 44% | 38% |
| Stanford Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 64% | 56% |
| Sunnyside Elementary Elementary | K-6 | 62% | 56% |
| Marie L. Hare High High School | 11-12 | 18% | 2% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Garden Grove Koreatown
H Mart · Stater Bros. Markets · Walmart Neighborhood Market
7 Leaves Cafe · Coffee Lovers · Da Vien Coffee · Starbucks
Amarith Table · Aunt Yese's Home Cooking · BCD Tofu House · Butaton Ramen - Garden Grove
Bicentennial Park (Spirit of 76) · Hare School Park
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What the census says about Garden Grove Koreatown
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Garden Grove Koreatown; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 32 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 72%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1967
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 15%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 3%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 92%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 45%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 6,580
- total housing units
Averaged across 11 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the rent like here?+
Current residents pay around $1,920 per month, which ranks this area as relatively affordable compared to the Orange County region. Keep in mind that figure reflects long-term tenants; new leases may vary. This area ranks 65th of 210 surveyed neighborhoods by rent.
Do I need a car?+
Yes, strongly. There is no rail transit within reasonable distance, and the area ranks very low in transit access. While you can walk to some local shops and restaurants, a car is essential for commuting, getting to employment centers, and most errands outside the immediate commercial area.
What's the air quality and traffic like?+
The area has moderate diesel PM exposure, ranking 228th of 318 surveyed neighborhoods for air quality. Traffic on main corridors is above average for the region, so expect congestion during commute hours. Tree cover is very limited at 2.5 percent, so the streetscape feels open and hot.
What restaurants and shops are nearby?+
The commercial area has Korean markets and restaurants, taquerias, donut shops, and cafes. H Mart provides Asian groceries, Stater Bros. Markets offers general shopping, and you'll find spots like 7 Leaves Cafe and Da Vien Coffee for quick stops. Most are within a short walk of the main corridors.
Is Garden Grove Koreatown walkable?+
Garden Grove Koreatown ranks #146 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Garden Grove Koreatown?+
Current residents of Garden Grove Koreatown pay a median rent of about $1,920 per month (Census ACS). Asking rents for new leases typically run higher.
How is the air quality in Garden Grove Koreatown?+
Garden Grove Koreatown has moderate diesel PM exposure for California, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 66 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Garden Grove Koreatown?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Garden Grove Koreatown are Pacoima, West Anaheim, Norwalk and La Puente.