Living in Torrance
Torrance is a city in California, United States, home to 143,592 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 5%, #181 of 3,933), city lovers (top 6%, #220 of 4,114), digital natives (top 6%, #264 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Torrance
- The North Pacific Ocean is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 23 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 Torrance 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 | 33 | #9,792 of 11,898 | #448 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #8,953 of 9,771 | #334 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 19 | #7,724 of 8,006 | #500 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 27 | #5,878 of 6,237 | #420 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,632 of 9,474 | #347 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,722 of 9,474 | #453 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,528 of 10,762 | #387 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #490 of 4,537 | #59 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #328 of 4,444 | #46 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #431 of 3,053 | #71 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,871 of 7,271 | #249 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #628 of 6,227 | #76 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #181 of 3,933 | #30 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #707 of 2,119 | #102 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,797 of 8,006 | #361 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,593 of 12,111 | #514 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #220 of 4,114 | #42 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,323 of 7,271 | #166 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,848 of 9,474 | #420 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #17,887 of 18,063 | #928 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 | 41 | #3,215 of 16,523 | #411 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,864 of 18,063 | #884 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,451 of 16,523 | #164 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #629 of 21,167 | #92 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 44 | #11,878 of 12,111 | #841 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,089 of 6,413 | #317 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,113 of 12,111 | #211 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #264 of 4,750 | #32 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Redondo Beach 5 km
- West Carson 5 km
- Lomita 5 km
- Carson (California) 5 km
- Rolling Hills Estates 6 km
- Lawndale (California) 6 km
- Alondra Park 6 km
- Palos Verdes Estates 6 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.