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Cost of living in West Carson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Carson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Carson is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Carson is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Carson is $727,138.
The median income in West Carson is $92,775.
West Carson's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Carson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Carson | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 243 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Carson, CA Weather
The average high in West Carson 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 | West Carson |
|---|---|
| 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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West Carson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Carson
The current population in West Carson is 22,143. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,143 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 21,909 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 22,240 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 22,024 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 22,697 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 22,079 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 22,537 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 22,260 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 21,929 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 21,437 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 20,766 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 20,581 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 20,682 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 20,641 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 20,940 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Carson
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West Carson is:
12.9% White with 2,866 White residents.
8.5% African American with 1,878 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
36.3% Asian with 8,044 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 116 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 35 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 972 Two Or More residents.
37.2% Hispanic with 8,232 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 36.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 37.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Carson
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West Carson is 52.2% female with 11,559 female residents.
West Carson is 47.8% male with 10,584 male residents.
| Gender | West Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Carson for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in West Carson completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in West Carson completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in West Carson completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in West Carson completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Carson completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in West Carson completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in West Carson completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Carson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Carson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Carson, California
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4.4% of households in West Carson earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in West Carson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in West Carson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in West Carson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in West Carson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in West Carson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in West Carson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in West Carson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in West Carson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.9% of households in West Carson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Carson | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
