Moving to
Torrance.

$2,280/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,280 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,074,700. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.9% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.9%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

306 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26.9 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 21% work from home.

3 hospitals

There are 3 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 5.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

54% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

33 public schools inside the boundary

There are 33 public schools inside the boundary and 16 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (30 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.