Torrance, CA

Torrance CA scores 58/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 8% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 108 (100 = avg); violent crime index 76; property crime index 140. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Torrance. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Torrance is about $2,280/month (expensive). At $2,280/month for a typical unit, you need about $82,080+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $1,074,700.

Median household income is $116,217, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($116,217) clears the $82,080 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 78°F (highs near 84°F, lows near 72°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Torrance: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,280/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $116,217 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $82,080+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,280/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Torrance who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 58/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,280/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,280/month

Income sniff test: clear about $82,080 household income for $2,280/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Torrance is a mixed picture. Safety is average and rent at $2,280/month is on the high side. It works for the right household but is not an obvious choice.