West Carson, CA
Living in West Carson
Bikeability20
Walkability34
Commute43
Public Transit25
Affordability25
Public Safety37
Airports81
Hospitals27
Colleges77
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Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian35%
Black10%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate22%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$474kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Carson
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in West Carson
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump19%
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 West Carson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Carson, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Carson, CA
Torrance Montessori School
1 miles, W
Freeman Enrichment Center
1 miles, NE
Nativity Catholic School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Carson, CA
California State University-Dominguez Hills
4 miles, NE
American University of Health Sciences
7 miles, E
California State University-Long Beach
11 miles, E
Otis College of Art and Design
12 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Carson, CA
Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
1 miles, N
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-South Bay
2 miles, S
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
3 miles, W
Del Amo Hospital
3 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Carson, CA
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
8 miles, E
Los Angeles International Airport
11 miles, NW
Bob Hope Airport
26 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
26 miles, SE