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Crime in Torrance summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Torrance. Key points include:
There were 4,226 total crimes in Torrance in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 3,086.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 311.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Torrance is 2,775.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Torrance is 45.66% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Torrance Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Torrance / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,226 | 3,086.9 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 426 | 311.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 158 | 115.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 231 | 168.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,800 | 2,775.8 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 656 | 479.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,491 | 1,819.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 653 | 477.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Torrance summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Torrance. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Torrance is 196 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Torrance is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Torrance is $1,124,931.
The median income in Torrance is $116,217.
Torrance's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Torrance Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Torrance | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 372 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Torrance, CA Weather
The average high in Torrance is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Torrance |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Torrance Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Torrance
The current population in Torrance is 142,130. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 142,130 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 143,499 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 145,454 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 147,156 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 144,430 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 145,492 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 146,392 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 147,190 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 147,307 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 147,589 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 147,181 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 146,187 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 145,443 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 144,622 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 143,951 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Torrance
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Torrance is:
32.7% White with 46,491 White residents.
3.6% African American with 5,049 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 273 American Indian residents.
37.0% Asian with 52,585 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 592 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 752 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 8,962 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 27,426 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 37.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Torrance
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Torrance is 50.0% female with 71,113 female residents.
Torrance is 50.0% male with 71,017 male residents.
| Gender | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Torrance for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Torrance completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Torrance completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Torrance completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Torrance completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Torrance completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Torrance completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Torrance completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Torrance completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Torrance completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Torrance, California
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3.7% of households in Torrance earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Torrance earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Torrance earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Torrance earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Torrance earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Torrance earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Torrance earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Torrance earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Torrance earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.3% of households in Torrance earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Torrance | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
