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Torrance

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 196 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    B
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Torrance is a city in California with a population of 147,190. Torrance is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Torrance offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Torrance there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Torrance and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Torrance are highly rated.
About Torrance...
Population
147,190

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$687,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,582
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%
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Torrance Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      78
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      78.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      377.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,500.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      295.6
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Torrance

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,070
    National
    $55,322
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    Torrance Reviews

    196 reviews
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    I've lived in Torrance for over 10 years and all I have to say is LOCATION! Wherever you live in Torrance, in the outskirts or downtown, there's always something to do! The beach (Torrance, Redondo, or Hermosa) is a 10 minute drive. There's also the famous Del Amo mall, where you can get shopping done! Downtown LA is 20 minutes away down the 110 freeway! Running out of things to eat? Don't fret: Torrance offers a diverse variety of foods ranging from Peruvian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Indian, and American options! So many trendy coffee shops are popping up, too! If what you're looking for isn't in Torrance, neighboring cities like Redondo, Carson, Gardena, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes are all in a range of a 5-15 minute drive to get to what you need!

    Here in Torrance we experience pristine SoCal weather! Since we are so close to the beach, the average temperate is between 75-82 degrees! It's amazing!

    I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! :)
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    I love the diversity in Torrance. I also like the safety and the public schools in the area. Torrance is not as expensive as other cities nearby, but it would be better if the houses cost a little less. The location of the city is great. It is next to the beach and not very far from the airport. There are great libraries, restaurants, and most importantly shopping centers! There are several job opportunites for everyone especially teens.
    I love Torrance because of it's cool coastal weather. It's a couple of miles away from the beach and the weather's always great! In addition, there are so many places to shop and eat around here that you don't need to go far for hardly anything. It's close to some of the most popular beaches of southern California like Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. They're all beautiful and clean.