Torrance, CA
Living in Torrance
Bikeability34
Walkability27
Commute34
Public Transit31
Affordability11
Public Safety41
Airports82
Hospitals27
Colleges85
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Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
145kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian36%
Black3%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$93kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$763kMedian Home Value+$105k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$389 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K35%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Torrance
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in Torrance
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%
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 Torrance
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Torrance, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Torrance, CA
First Lutheran School
0 miles, SE
Hickory Tree School
0 miles, SW
Ambassador High School
0 miles, N
The Childrens Place School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Torrance, CA
California State University-Dominguez Hills
5 miles, NE
Otis College of Art and Design
9 miles, NW
American University of Health Sciences
10 miles, E
Loyola Marymount University
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Torrance, CA
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
2 miles, S
Del Amo Hospital
2 miles, S
Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Torrance, CA
Los Angeles International Airport
8 miles, NW
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
11 miles, E
Bob Hope Airport
25 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
29 miles, E