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Carson

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 264 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Carson is a town in California with a population of 92,927. Carson is in Los Angeles County. Living in Carson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carson there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Carson and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Carson...
    Population
    92,927

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $402,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,445
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Carson Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      302.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      178.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      515.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,356
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      548.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      13%

    Working in Carson

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,517
    National
    $55,322
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    Carson Reviews

    264 reviews
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    I love Carson! I find Carson as a gateway to many opportunities through the many careers many can pursue. My parents originally moved here for me as well as my brother to have a better future then my parents had in the Philippines. Carson is great tool, and it's up to us to make the best of our living.
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    Carson has a great community of people who all truly care for each other. Carson provides youth with many neighborhood activities such as Basketball teams, Football, Swimming pool, and many more fun things to do while here. You can find many of Carson's main activities at its parks where you often can sign up for an array of events and activities. There are many elementary and and middle schools to choose from in Carson that all offer a great learning experience,great staff, and great facilities. Carson will continue to thrive as a community that has continuously exceeded expectations and I truly believe if we do that, then the "Future is Unlimited"
    Carson is a lovely suburban area that houses the California State University of Dominguez Hills. The only problem is that Carson has barely any affordable housing options for these students in the area making it hard for out of state kids to find a home to attend school. It is very nice and located by a mall and many essentials. Overall it is a great place if you can find a place!