Living in Carson (California)
Carson (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 93,281 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 10%, #436 of 4,750), car-free households (top 10%, #374 of 3,933), city lovers (top 10%, #398 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Carson (California)
- The North Pacific Ocean is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 54 min and sets around 1:49; in late June it sets around 5:07.
How Carson (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 28 | #10,646 of 11,898 | #561 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,085 of 9,771 | #385 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 19 | #7,726 of 8,006 | #502 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 27 | #5,888 of 6,237 | #425 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,088 of 9,474 | #503 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #6,930 of 9,474 | #547 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #6,033 of 10,762 | #551 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #726 of 4,537 | #99 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #563 of 4,444 | #83 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #628 of 3,053 | #105 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 49 | #6,610 of 7,271 | #516 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,187 of 6,227 | #150 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #374 of 3,933 | #78 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #675 of 2,119 | #96 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 29 | #6,888 of 8,006 | #387 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,616 of 12,111 | #530 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #398 of 4,114 | #73 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,461 of 7,271 | #186 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,621 of 9,474 | #397 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 4 | #18,033 of 18,063 | #1031 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,298 of 16,523 | #518 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,887 of 18,063 | #905 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,184 of 16,523 | #352 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #696 of 21,167 | #100 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,817 of 12,111 | #354 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,272 of 6,413 | #332 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,375 of 12,111 | #245 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #436 of 4,750 | #58 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Carson 1 km
- Lomita 5 km
- Torrance 5 km
- Wilmington (California) 6 km
- Gardena 7 km
- West Rancho Dominguez 7 km
- Alondra Park 8 km
- Rolling Hills Estates 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.