Living in Carson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carson · Census data 2020–2024
Carson has 92,871 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $108,703 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $704,400, the median rent is $1,956/month.
Carson at a glance
- Population
- 92,871
- Median age
- 41.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $108,703State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $704,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,956/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Carson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Carson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carson the median home value is $704,400, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,649 a month in housing costs.
Carson median household income
The median household income in Carson is $108,703 and the income per person is $40,282. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Carson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,178
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.38
Carson demographics
- Population
- 92,871
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 26,974
- Foreign-born
- 32.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carson ›
Education in Carson
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Carson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | 92,871 | $108,703 | $704,400 | $1,956 |
| West Carson | 22,143 | $92,775 | $689,700 | $1,891 |
| Compton | 92,698 | $78,465 | $580,200 | $1,664 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | $86,834 | $612,900 | $1,695 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 14,603 | $72,895 | $573,600 | $1,701 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Lomita | 20,225 | $93,810 | $831,500 | $1,961 |
| Signal Hill | 11,468 | $113,298 | $783,300 | $1,851 |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | $62,582 | $559,200 | $1,570 |
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What is the median household income in Carson, CA?
The median household income in Carson is $108,703, 10% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Carson?
The median home value in Carson is $704,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Carson?
The median gross rent in Carson is $1,956 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Carson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Carson?
The median age in Carson is 41.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Carson?
The average commute to work in Carson is 28 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carson?
The unemployment rate in Carson is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carson?
29.3% of adults in Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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