Torrance, CA

Living in Torrance

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 27
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 11
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 85
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Schools 76
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Residents

145k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian36%
Black3%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$763k Median Home Value +$105k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$389 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K35%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Torrance

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Torrance

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 58 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 69 0 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 62 1 0
Dec 57 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Torrance

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Torrance, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Torrance, CA

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First Lutheran School
0 miles, SE
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Hickory Tree School
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Torrance, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Torrance, CA

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Del Amo Hospital
2 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Torrance, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
25 miles, N
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