City
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA+
- JobsB-
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$652,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,512
National
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Torrance Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Torrance
- A+
High Tech Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 116 reviews
- A+
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 6-12
- 369 reviews
- A+
South High School
- Torrance Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 377 reviews
- A+
West High School
- Torrance Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 374 reviews
- A
Downtown Magnets High School
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 304 reviews
Top Private Schools in Torrance
- A+
Bishop Montgomery High School
- Private School
- Torrance, CA
- 9-12
- 269 reviews
- B+
Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High
- Private School
- Gardena, CA
- 7-12
- 46 reviews
- A+
Ambassador High School
- Private School
- Torrance, CA
- 9-12
- NG
St. Catherine Laboure School
- Private School
- Torrance, CA
- PK, K-8
- 6 reviews
- NG
First Lutheran School
- Private School
- Torrance, CA
- PK, K-8
- 1 review
Top Neighborhoods in Torrance
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$80,862
National
$55,322Children
17%
Torrance Reviews
170 reviews
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I enjoy the strong sense of the Torrance community, as prevalent in service projects, the Torrance culture arts centre, and other local community events which occur. Weekly farmers markets encourage the maintenance of small, local, family businesses and other annual events encourage the development of community connections. Torrance is the first place which comes to mind when I think of home. If I were to wish to improve anything, it would be the education. Although various resources are available, teachers fail to spark students' motivation to strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom. As a role model to the future education of America, they should aspire to inspire students, rather than bare minimum work and mediocre qualifications.
Amazing city where you feel comfortable all the time. Not too far from LA, but far enough to calm down from the mainstream city's chaos. Everyone is very friendly and knows their way around the city. There are many stores for shopping, eating out, or entertainment. Their education system is very good as well. A very well rounded city in general!
Torrance is very safe and friendly. Not very diverse because the city has a lot of Asians but everyone is friendly! Schools are very competitive with each other but overall they are all a family. There is sometimes traffic in Torrance on major streets with freeways but there are also streets that often time are not busy at all. The job opportunities are low currently. Haven't seen many places hiring. The food that can be found in Torrance have got to be the best. From ramen or tacos, it's all delicious.