West Carson, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
21,909 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$647,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$664 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,683 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
5
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 56
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 66
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 62
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 74% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (76%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 3%

Schools

Meyler Street Elementary
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Caroldale Learning Community
<1 miles, SE 2.3 star
Stephen M White Middle
<1 miles, E 1.9 star
Halldale Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

California Healing Arts College
2 miles, E 1 star
Los Angeles Harbor College
3 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
3 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
8 miles, SE 1.9 star
Los Angeles International Airport
10 miles, N 4.6 star
Bob Hope Airport
26 miles, N 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
26 miles, SE 2.8 star