Torrance
City in California, United States
Overview
Torrance is a lively coastal city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, boasting beautiful beaches, diverse dining, and a strong sense of community. Renowned for its blend of suburban calm and urban amenities, Torrance offers a welcoming atmosphere for families and solo travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
147,067
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.84°, -118.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$4,390
Local Cost
$2,750
Local Income
$5,400
Cashless
98
English
99
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
373 Mbps
Upload
193 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
3
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TOA
Distance
4 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 2026-03-22.
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 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 92/100.