Southwood, Torrance, CA
Living in Southwood
Bikeability24
Walkability14
Commute28
Public Transit26
Affordability35
Public Safety61
Airports82
Hospitals27
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian33%
Black3%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$105kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$768kMedian Home Value+$100k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$284 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195944%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K52%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwood
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in Southwood
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwood, Torrance, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwood, Torrance, CA
Leap & Bound Academy
1 miles, S
Peninsula Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Montessori School Peninsula
1 miles, SW
Carden School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Southwood, Torrance, CA
Otis College of Art and Design
9 miles, N
Loyola Marymount University
10 miles, N
Antioch University-Los Angeles
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwood, Torrance, CA
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Del Amo Hospital
2 miles, SE
Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Southwood, Torrance, CA
Los Angeles International Airport
8 miles, N
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
12 miles, E
Bob Hope Airport
25 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
31 miles, E