Torrance, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Torrance, California Summary
Life in Torrance research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Torrance over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Torrance:
The population in Torrance is 145,454.
The median home value in Torrance is $1,140,607.
The median income in Torrance is $109,554.
The cost of living in Torrance is 172 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Torrance is $2,132.
The unemployment rate in Torrance is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Torrance is 6.7%.
The average high in Torrance is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
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Torrance, CA Crime Report
Crime in Torrance summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Torrance. Key points include:
There were 4,081 total crimes in Torrance in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 2,904.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 264.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 2,639.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Torrance is 24.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Torrance Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Torrance / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,081 | 2,904.6 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 372 | 264.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.4 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 141 | 100.4 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 196 | 139.5 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,709 | 2,639.9 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 466 | 331.7 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,519 | 1,792.9 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 724 | 515.3 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Torrance, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Torrance summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Torrance. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Torrance is 172 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Torrance is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Torrance is $1,140,607.
The median income in Torrance is $109,554.
Torrance's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Torrance Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Torrance | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 294 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 124 | 100 | |
Torrance, CA Weather
The average high in Torrance is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Torrance |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Torrance
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Tim Custer -
I live in Torrance and it is a very save community
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Torrance Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Torrance
The current population in Torrance is 145,454. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 145,454 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 146,392 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 147,190 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 147,307 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 147,589 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 147,181 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 146,187 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 145,443 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 144,622 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 143,951 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Torrance
Torrance is:
33.4% White with 48,586 White residents.
3.2% African American with 4,683 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 591 American Indian residents.
37.4% Asian with 54,384 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 228 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 679 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 8,241 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 28,062 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.4% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 3.2% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 37.4% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Torrance
Torrance is 50.8% female with 73,878 female residents.
Torrance is 49.2% male with 71,576 male residents.
| Gender | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Torrance for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Torrance completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Torrance completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Torrance completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Torrance completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Torrance completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Torrance completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Torrance completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Torrance completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Torrance completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Torrance, California
3.7% of households in Torrance earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Torrance earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Torrance earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Torrance earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Torrance earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Torrance earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Torrance earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Torrance earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Torrance earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.4% of households in Torrance earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.4% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
