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Carson
City in California, United States
Overview
Carson, California, is a small suburban city in Los Angeles County, known for its close-knit community, parks, and easy access to major freeways. Despite its compact size and population, Carson offers quiet neighborhoods and diverse local culture. It's a calm escape from the bustle of LA while still being close to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
254
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.83°, -118.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,065
Local Cost
$2,100
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
331 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
158.0
Airport
TOA
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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