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Torrance, West Carson, CA—90502

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$740,000
1.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$98,900
41.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
59
8.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
Median Rent
$2,800
9.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,190
4.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,800
4.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,300
8.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Torrance, West Carson, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Torrance, West Carson, CA is $740,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Torrance, West Carson, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$740,000-1.4%
Single Family $829,0000.1%
Condos $514,000-1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $387,000
    -2.8%
    2 Bed
    		$520,000-3.2%
    3 Bed
    		$796,0000.1%
    4 Bed
    		$904,000-0.1%
    5 Bed $996,076-0.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.5%
    1 Bedroom
    12.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    38.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Rental Trends — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Torrance, West Carson, CA is $2,730, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Torrance, West Carson, CA is 1-bedrooms: $2,180, 2-bedrooms: $2,790, 3-bedrooms: $3,350, 4-bedrooms: $4,350. The most common rental property sizes in Torrance, West Carson, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.7% and 23.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,800$2,730
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,190$2,180
    2 Bed Rent $2,800$2,790
    3 Bed Rent $3,300$3,350
    4 Bed Rent $4,350$4,350
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.5%
    1 Bedroom
    17.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.0%

    Property Listings — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Torrance, West Carson, CA is 59. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$627,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		54133.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%133.0%
    Days on Market
    		598.0%
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    Demographics — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Torrance, West Carson, CA has a population of 18,100, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Torrance, West Carson, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,100-0.4%
    % Under 18
    		16.4%-9.4%
    % Seniors
    		20.8%1.5%
    % WFH
    		11.0%323.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		36.5%5.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Torrance, West Carson, CA is a predominantly asian area, with 37.4% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Torrance, West Carson, CA is hispanic, making up 36.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 38.0% of the population in Torrance, West Carson, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 10.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		13.7%-8.1%
    % Black
    		7.9%12.9%
    % Hispanic
    		36.2%-7.9%
    % Asian
    		37.4%3.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		38.0%-10.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 207 mortgage originations in Torrance, West Carson, CA, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Torrance, West Carson, CA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		207
    % Conventional Loans
    		87.0%
    % Government Loans
    		13.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Torrance, West Carson, CA under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Torrance, West Carson, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		84
    Total Units Section 8
    		78
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		87.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$130$2,190$2,060
    2 Bedroom-$200$2,800$2,600
    3 Bedroom$0$3,300$3,300
    4 Bedroom-$690$4,350$3,660

    Affordability — Torrance, West Carson, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.3
    Median Home Price$740,000
    Median Household Income$98,900

    Torrance, West Carson, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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    90501

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    90745

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