Living in West Carson, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Carson · Census data 2020–2024
West Carson has 22,143 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $92,775 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $689,700, the median rent is $1,891/month.
West Carson at a glance
- Population
- 22,143
- Median age
- 45.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $92,775State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $689,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,891/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Carson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in West Carson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Carson the median home value is $689,700, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,891 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,800 a month in housing costs.
West Carson median household income
The median household income in West Carson is $92,775 and the income per person is $43,917. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Carson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,623
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.59
West Carson demographics
- Population
- 22,143
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 8,229
- Foreign-born
- 36.9%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Carson ›
Education in West Carson
36.9% of adults 25 and older in West Carson have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Carson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
West Carson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carson | 22,143 | $92,775 | $689,700 | $1,891 |
| Lomita | 20,225 | $93,810 | $831,500 | $1,961 |
| Carson | 92,871 | $108,703 | $704,400 | $1,956 |
| Torrance | 142,130 | $116,217 | $1,074,700 | $2,280 |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 8,131 | $191,895 | $1,692,600 | $3,501 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| Rolling Hills | 1,509 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in West Carson, CA?
The median household income in West Carson is $92,775, 6% lower 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 West Carson?
The median home value in West Carson is $689,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Carson?
The median gross rent in West Carson is $1,891 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is West Carson, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in West Carson?
The median age in West Carson is 45.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Carson?
The average commute to work in West Carson is 27 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Carson?
The unemployment rate in West Carson is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Carson?
36.9% of adults in West 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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