Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are With a population of 143K, Torrance is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $1,036,600, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $113,105 in Torrance. Crime rate is something to consider — Torrance sits at 192.9 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
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Everett
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Aurora D.
same here
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Nathan Rivera
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Sophie Stewart
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Raleigh it's better than expected.
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Douglas R.
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Harper B.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Jeremiah Nelson
this is the way
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Victoria Peterson
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Elizabeth
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Xavier Roberts
lol so true
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Owen Wright
yeah no that's not right
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Madelyn Robinson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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