Carson, CA—90746
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Home Price Trends — Carson, CA
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Carson, CA is $812,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Carson, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $812,000 | -1.3% |
| Single Family | $816,000 | -1.4% |
| Condos | $627,000 | -3.1% |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $604,000 | -3.8% |
3 Bed | $785,000 | -1.9% |
4 Bed | $835,000 | -1.3% |
| 5 Bed | $882,000 | -1.0% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Carson, CA
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Carson, CA is $3,040, with a year-over-year rent change of -21.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Carson, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,710, 2-bedrooms: $3,130, 3-bedrooms: $3,500, 4-bedrooms: $4,670. The most common rental property sizes in Carson, CA are 4-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.2% and 26.0% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $3,000 | $3,040 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,200 | $1,710 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $3,000 | $3,130 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $4,500 | $4,670 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Carson, CA
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Carson, CA is 63. This is a increase of 110.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $876,000 | 2.0% |
Listing Count | 39 | 3.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.4% | 3.0% |
Days on Market | 63 | 110.0% |
Demographics — Carson, CA
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carson, CA has a population of 27,500, which has increased by 1.7% over the past 5 years. Carson, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.3% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 27,500 | 1.7% |
% Under 18 | 18.0% | -5.8% |
% Seniors | 20.6% | 1.0% |
% WFH | 11.3% | 276.7% |
% w/ College Degree | 34.6% | 12.0% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carson, CA is a predominantly black area, with 60.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 3.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Carson, CA is hispanic, making up 19.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.6% of the population in Carson, CA, and this percentage has increased by 15.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 4.4% | -36.2% |
% Black | 60.8% | -3.8% |
% Hispanic | 19.7% | 5.3% |
% Asian | 9.3% | 32.9% |
% Foreign Born | 20.6% | 15.7% |
Mortgage and Risk — Carson, CA
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 208 mortgage originations in Carson, CA, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Carson, CA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 27.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 208 |
% Conventional Loans | 80.0% |
% Government Loans | 20.0% |
% Investor Loans | 0.0% |
% Second Loans | 0.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 27.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Carson, CA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Carson, CA under the Section 8 program is 4.0%. 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 Carson, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 61 |
Total Units Section 8 | 61 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 4.0% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 87.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,700 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
| 2 Bedroom | $660 | $3,000 | $3,660 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,150 | $3,500 | $4,650 |
| 4 Bedroom | $660 | $4,500 | $5,160 |
Affordability — Carson, CA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 6.7 |
| Median Home Price | $812,000 |
| Median Household Income | $114,000 |