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West Carson, CA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jordan Y.

Working in West Carson -salaries realistic?

Hey, We're a young couple and With a population of 21,909, West Carson is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,833 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes ...

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Logan Green

Raising a family in West Carson -thoughts?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $647,100, which is pretty steep.

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Julia Jones

Unpopular opinion about West Carson

Hey, I'm originally from Memphis and The median home value here is around $647,100, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Logan Green

Is it worth buying in West Carson?

So, I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Crime rate is something to consider -West Carson sits at 372.4 per 100K. Median household income is $95,385, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 21,909 people. The median home value here is around $647,100, which is pretty...

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Kinsley Stewart

Living in West Carson -the reality

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $647,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of commun...

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Julia Jones

Life in West Carson as a young professional

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a small town city with about 21,909 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Xavier Ross

Moving to West Carson with kids -good idea?

Hello, Been living here since 2008. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,833/month for a decent place. Median household income is $95,385, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $647,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas ar...

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Madelyn Brown

Housing in West Carson compared to Dallas

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -West Carson sits at 372.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $647,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent...

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Daniel Kelly

West Carson vs Seattle -which is better?

With a population of 21,909, West Carson is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots?

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Daniel Kelly

Best companies to work for in West Carson?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a small town city with about 21,909 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get...

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