How many renters in Torrance, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Torrance, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Torrance
| Share of income spent on rent | Torrance | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.8% (±1.8 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±1.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±1.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±2.5 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±2.8 points) | 48.3% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Torrance against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Torrance | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±3.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±2.8 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $88,460 (±$4,801) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,280 (±$52) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Torrance, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Torrance ranks 93 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 630 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Torrance
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance | — | 52.9% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Redondo Beach | 2.9 mi | 46.8% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Lomita | 3.4 mi | 52.2% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Carson | 3.6 mi | 58.8% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hermosa Beach | 3.9 mi | 44.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 4.0 mi | 46.1% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 4.0 mi | 57.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alondra Park | 4.3 mi | 60.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Hills | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±90.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redondo Beach, CA (46.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 87 (tie) | Azusa | 53.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 87 (tie) | Malibu | 53.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 89 | East Rancho Dominguez | 53.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 90 | Lakewood | 53.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Carson | 52.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Duarte | 52.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Torrance | 52.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 94 | Pasadena | 52.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 95 | Culver City | 52.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 96 | Alhambra | 52.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 97 | West Whittier-Los Nietos | 52.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 98 | Lomita | 52.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 99 | Covina | 52.1% (±6.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 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
Are renters in Torrance rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Torrance pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Torrance spend on rent?
The median renting household in Torrance, CA spends 31.4% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Torrance city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Torrance city, California (place:80000, in state:06).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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