At a Glance
Median Income
$113,105
$57,392 per capita
Home Value
$1,036,600
Zillow: $1,103,723
Median Rent
$2,214/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
325 sunny days/yr
How Torrance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Torrance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Torrance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Torrance residents earn a median household income of $113,105 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,392. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Torrance is $1,036,600 , 268% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,103,723. Median rent is $2,214/month, with 30.3% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Torrance reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,965/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
53.0% of adults in Torrance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Torrance has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population143,499
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density6,993/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,105
Per Capita$57,392
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,036,600
Rent$2,214
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$1,103,723
Housing Units59,761
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,965/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary275/100K
Health
Obesity20.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days325/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations166
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Torrance was built in 1963.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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