At a Glance
Median Income
$107,391
$37,986 per capita
Home Value
$645,600
Zillow: $785,721
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
420/100K
2,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
10.8% smoking rate
How Carson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carson residents earn a median household income of $107,391 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,986. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carson is $645,600 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $785,721. Median rent is $1,914/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Carson reports 420 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,949/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Carson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population93,523
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density4,993/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born35.2%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,391
Per Capita$37,986
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$645,600
Rent$1,914
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$785,721
Housing Units27,236
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent420/100K
Property2,949/100K
Murder10.0/100K
Assault266/100K
Burglary431/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations97
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Carson was founded in 1968.
The median home in Carson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
35.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.