At a Glance
Median Income
$74,423
$38,965 per capita
Home Value
$371,400
Zillow: $497,099
Violent Crime
120/100K
3,671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Torrey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Torrey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Torrey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Torrey residents earn a median household income of $74,423 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,965. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Torrey is $371,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,099. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Torrey reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,671/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Torrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Torrey has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population332
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,423
Per Capita$38,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
B+
Home Value$371,400
Rent
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$497,099
Housing Units222
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property3,671/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,899 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute7 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Torrey was founded in 1934.
The median home in Torrey was built in 1991.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Canyonlands Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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