How long is the commute from Torrance, CA?
Workers who live in Torrance, CA take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
20.8% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Torrance get to work
| Means of transportation | Torrance | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±1.5 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±0.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% (±1.4 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Torrance, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Torrance, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Torrance ranks 115 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 591 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Torrance
| Vehicles available | Torrance | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±0.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±1.8 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±1.8 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±1.2 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Torrance, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Torrance
| Torrance | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.8% (±1.4 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±0.7 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Torrance, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Torrance
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance | — | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Redondo Beach | 2.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lomita | 3.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Carson | 3.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hermosa Beach | 3.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 4.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 4.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Alondra Park | 4.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Hills | 4.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawndale, CA (24.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rolling Hills, CA (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 109 (tie) | Glendale | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 109 (tie) | West Hollywood | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 111 (tie) | Claremont | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 111 (tie) | Redondo Beach | 27.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 113 (tie) | Pasadena | 26.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 113 (tie) | Rosemead | 26.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 113 (tie) | Torrance | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 113 (tie) | North El Monte | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 117 (tie) | Alondra Park | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 117 (tie) | South San Gabriel | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 119 (tie) | Culver City | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 119 (tie) | Irwindale | 26.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 119 (tie) | West Carson | 26.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Torrance
How long is the average commute in Torrance?
Workers who live in Torrance, CA take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Torrance without a car?
4.9% of households in Torrance have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Torrance?
20.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Torrance worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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