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Torrance
  • City in California
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Torrance

#10 in Best Cities to Retire in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Torrance is a city in California with a population of 147,156. Torrance is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Torrance offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Torrance there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Torrance and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Torrance are highly rated.
    About Torrance...
    Population
    147,156
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $840,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,906
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Torrance Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Torrance

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      85.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      73.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      263.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,436.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      346.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Torrance

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $100,215
    National
    $69,021
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