The South Bay is one of the most culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse areas in the United States, with a largely even distribution of the population across African, Asian/Pacific Islander, European, and Latino ancestry.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula and Manhattan Beach are two of the wealthiest communities in the United States, with some of the most expensive real estate in the United States. Gardena is home to one of America’s oldest Japanese communities. In addition, San Pedro has a large community of Italian and Croatian immigrants.
