Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Torrance, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,053
Population
142,040
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Torrance delivers LA flair in a small-town atmosphere
Beach
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Great Schools
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Coastal
Located in Los Angeles County's South Bay region, Torrance combines coastal access with residential comfort. The city features 30 parks, including the Madrona Marsh Wildlife Preserve, one of the last remaining urban wetlands in Southern California. The Del Amo Fashion Center stands as one of America's largest shopping centers, while Torrance Beach extends 1.5 miles along the Pacific coast. Current rental trends show steady market conditions, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,990 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,592, reflecting year-over-year increases of 1.4% and 1.6% respectively.
Torrance celebrates its cultural heritage through various community events and gathering spaces. The city hosts numerous Japanese restaurants and markets, reflecting its significant Japanese-American heritage. Notable areas include the Hollywood Riviera district with its coastal views and Old Torrance, showcasing distinctive Irving Gill architecture. The city serves as home to Honda's North American headquarters and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Local schools operate within the Torrance Unified School District, and residents enjoy community traditions like the annual Armed Forces Day Parade, which holds the distinction of being the nation's longest-running city-sponsored military parade.
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A beautiful day at Torrance Beach
Torrance High School is one of California's oldest schools, established in 1917
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,589
Average: $131,297
Education
60,859
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
72,844
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Torrance has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Torrance, CA is $1,676 for a studio, $2,091 for one bedroom, $2,674 for two bedrooms, and $3,246 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Torrance has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,091/month
651 Sq Ft
House
$5,773/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,541/month
887 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,936/month
1,555 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
650 Students
Public
Grades K-5
650 Students
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
Public
Grades K-5
965 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
678 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,775 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,775 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,734 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,734 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,879 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- South Coast Botanic Garden
- George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
- Banning Residence Museum
- Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.