Torrance, California

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Back to Torrance, CA housing info, Los Angeles County, California, CA smaller cities, CA small cities, All Cities. Torrance Apartments for Rent   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Torrance, CA Los Angeles County Population in July 2008: 140,820. Population change since 2000: +2.1%   Males: 68,484   (48.6%) Females: 72,336   (51.4%) Median resident age:   38.7 years California median age:   33.3 years Zip codes: 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90506, 90507, 90508, 90509, 90510. Torrance Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2008: $76,312 (it was $56,489 in 2000) Torrance:   $76,312 California:   $61,021 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $39,118 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $680,100 (it was $308,600 in 2000) Torrance:   $680,100 California:   $467,000 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $699,216; Detached houses: $737,650; Townhouses or other attached units: $558,485; In 2-unit structures: $1,200,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $461,404; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $449,854; Mobile homes: $55,621 Median gross rent in 2008: $1,278. Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2008: 5.4% Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505. Torrance, CA residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: A-west appliance repair & dryer vent cleaning Para palm hair studio Senior American Funding Kellner Project Management Miller Law Firm Karen B. Miller, Attorney--Family Law John Ansotigue, Notary Public (Mobile) C.A. Bridge & Associates, Inc. Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for: near:   Races in Torrance: White Non-Hispanic (52.4%) Hispanic (12.8%) Japanese (10.1%) Korean (6.9%) Chinese (4.8%) Two or more races (4.7%) Other race (4.6%) Filipino (2.2%) Black (2.2%) Other Asian (1.8%) Asian Indian (1.7%) Vietnamese (1.2%) American Indian (1.1%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Torrance: 154.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Torrance, California on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Torrance is mentioned 1,793 times on our forum: Lakewood/North LBC vs. Torrance  (9 replies) Looking to move out before end of the year. Work in Torrance right off 405 and normandie  (19 replies) reverse commute from Torrance to City of Orange  (6 replies) commute from Torrance to city of Orange (katella Ave exit)  (6 replies) Aproved for a $180,000 loan work in torrance  (11 replies) City Information - Torrance, Long Beach & Huntington Beach  (2 replies) Latest news from Torrance, CA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (11.4%), Irish (9.1%), English (8.9%), Italian (5.0%), United States (3.5%), French (2.7%). Current Local Time: PST time zone Elevation: 84 feet Land area: 20.5 square miles. Population density: 6856 people per square mile   (high).

Latitude: 33.83 N, Longitude: 118.34 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +32,158 (+23.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 20,319 (30.5%)

Area code: 310

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Torrance, California - Economy and Business Data

Here:	6.4%
California:	12.3%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.70
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Torrance, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Torrance-area historical tornado activity is significantly above California state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.2 miles away from the Torrance city center injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1966, a category 2 tornado 5.1 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Torrance-area historical earthquake activity is above California state average. It is 2520% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from Torrance center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 1/17/1994 at 12:30:55, a magnitude 6.8 (6.4 MB, 6.8 MS, 6.7 MW, Depth: 11.4 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 25.9 miles away from the city center, causing 60 deaths (60 shaking deaths) and 7000 injuries
On 4/21/1918 at 22:32:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK) earthquake occurred 51.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 15:05:30, a magnitude 6.9 (6.3 MB, 6.7 MS, 6.5 MW, 6.9 ME, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from Torrance center
On 2/9/1971 at 14:00:41, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 UK) earthquake occurred 39.2 miles away from the city center, causing 65 deaths (65 shaking deaths), causing $535,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/1990 at 23:43:36, a magnitude 6.2 (5.5 MB, 5.5 MS, 6.2 ML, 5.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.0 miles away from Torrance center, causing $12,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Birthplace of: Michelle Kwan - (born 1980), figure skater, Aaron Holbert - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, born: Jan 9, 1973), Brandon Manumaleuna - 2005 NFL player (St. Louis Rams, born: Jan 4, 1980), Chad Morton - 2005 NFL player (New York Giants, born: Apr 4, 1977), Chris Demaria - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Kansas City Royals, born: Sep 28, 1980), Clark Haggans - 2005 NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers, born: Jan 10, 1977), Daniel Graham - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Nov 16, 1978), David Wells - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Boston Red Sox, born: May 20, 1963), Denny Hocking - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Kansas City Royals, born: Apr 2, 1970), John Welbourn - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Mar 30, 1976).

Main business address for: FARMER BROTHERS CO (MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPARATIONS & KINDRED PRODUCTS), SUMMA INDUSTRIES/ (PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC), PC MALL INC (RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES), VIRCO MFG CORPORATION (PUBLIC BUILDING AND RELATED FURNITURE), TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP (PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS), EDELBROCK CORP (MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES), ENOVA SYSTEMS INC (ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES), MOTORCAR PARTS AMERICA INC (MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES) and 2 other public companies.

Political contributions by individuals in Torrance, CA

• Zamperini Field Airport (Runways: 3, Air Taxi Ops: 245, Itinerant Ops: 94,903, Local Ops: 76,405, Military Ops: 1,474)
• Cosmodyne Heliport
• Toyota Helistop Heliport

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Notable locations in Torrance: Las Canchas Raquet Club (A), South Bay Industrial Park (B), Del Amo Fashion Center (C), Del Amo Financial Center (D), North Torrance Branch Torrance Public Library (E), Torrance City Hall (F), Torrance Cultural Arts Center (G), Torrance Public Library (H), El Retiro Branch Torrance Public Library (I), Southeast Branch Torrance Public Library (J), Walteria Branch Torrance Public Library (K), Isabel Henderson Branch Torrance Public Library (L). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Airport Plaza Shopping Center (1), Rolling Hills Plaza Shopping Center (2), Plaza Del Amo Shopping Center (3), Village Del Amo Shopping Center (4), Pacific Plaza Shopping Center (5), Torrance Promenade Shopping Center (6), North Torrance Shopping Center (7), Country Hills Shopping Center (8), Crenshaw Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Torrance include: Walteria United Methodist Church (A), South Bay Church of God (B), First Baptist Church (C), First United Methodist Church (D), Nativity Catholic Church (E), Saint Catherine Laboure Catholic Church (F), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (G), Riviera Methodist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoir: Dominguez Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Torrance include: Alta Loma Park (1), F E Hopkins Wilderness Park (2), Delthorne Park (3), Hickory Park (4), Los Arboles Park (5), Paradise Park (6), Sunnyglen Park (7), Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve (8), Walteria Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Beach: Torrance County Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Family History Centers-Genealogy Libra (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 22605 Kent Avenue) (1), Calif Looseleaf Search & Seizure Handbook (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard) (2), Amf El Dorado Lanes (Amusement & Theme Parks; 8731 Lincoln Boulevard) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Andres Restaurant (21333 Hawthorne Boulevard) (1), A Ramada Limited (3673 Torrance Blvd.) (2), Staybridge Suites (19901 Prairie Ave) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
California:	2.9 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	66.5%
Whole state:	68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.9%
Whole state:	5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Torrance, CA

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• Staybridge Suites, 19901 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, Phone: (800) 238-8000, Fax: (310) 542-9628
• Residence Inn By Marriott Torrance, 3701 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, Phone: (310) 543-4566, Fax: (310) 543-3026
• Torrance Marriott Hotel, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503, Phone: (310) 316-3636, Fax: (310) 543-6076
• Courtyard By Marriott Torrance Business CTR, 1925 W 190TH St, Torrance, CA 90505, Phone: (310) 532-1722
• Courtyard By Marriott Torrance - Palos Verdes, 2633 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, Phone: (310) 533-8000, Fax: (310) 533-0564
• Holiday Inn Torrance, 19800 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, Phone: (310) 781-9100, Fax: (310) 327-8296
• Torrance Hilton At South Bay, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, Phone: (310) 540-0500, Fax: (310) 540-2065
• Extended Stay America, 3525 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, Phone: (310) 540-5442, Fax: (310) 540-0552
• 6 other hotels and motels

Here		58.1%
USA		50.2%

3.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,821 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	3.22%
California average:	5.75%

0.14% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,038 average AGI)

Los Angeles County:	0.14%
California average:	0.21%

from Orange County, CA	0.46% ($46,009 average AGI)
from San Bernardino County, CA	0.30% ($37,904)
from San Diego County, CA	0.15% ($41,486)

4.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($50,578 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.58%
California average:	6.27%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($782 average AGI)

Los Angeles County:	0.06%
California average:	0.11%

to San Bernardino County, CA	0.64% ($39,463 average AGI)
to Orange County, CA	0.60% ($54,756)
to Riverside County, CA	0.35% ($50,596)

• Fire: 3

• #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
• #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Transportation equipment (population 50,000+)"
• #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Transportation equipment (population 50,000+)"
• #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Other Asian residents"
• #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident in 2004 in $ (population 50,000+)"
• #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Vietnamese residents"
• #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Asian Indian residents (pop 50,000+)"
• #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 50,000+)"
• #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Korean residents (pop 50,000+)"
• #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill (population 50,000+)"
• #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Music stores (population 50,000+)"
• #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Food preparation and serving related occupations: (population 50,000+)"
• #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Chinese residents (pop 50,000+)"
• #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill (population 50,000+)"
• #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the physically handicapped (population 50,000+)"
• #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the greatest tornado activity (pop 50,000+)"
• #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Japanese residents"
• #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Financial managers (population 50,000+)"
• #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Farmers and farm managers (population 50,000+)"
• #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander residents (pop 50,000+)"

• #25 (90505) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of physicians in 2005"
• #52 (90504) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ugandan first ancestries"

• #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"