Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Torrance, CA
About Torrance
Torrance is a city of about 147,000 people in the South Bay, incorporated in 1921 and named for its founder Jared Sydney Torrance (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). One of LA County's largest and most self-contained suburbs, it has its own beach (Torrance Beach — RAT Beach sits just south in Palos Verdes Estates), the sprawling Del Amo Fashion Center, and a strong Japanese-American community with authentic ramen and markets.
Home prices in Torrance
The median listing price in Torrance is $944K.
Top places in Torrance
- Torrance Beach.
- Del Amo Fashion Center.
- Torrance Crossroads and the historic Torrance Theatre area.
- Wilson Park and the farmers' market.
- Old Torrance downtown (Sartori Avenue).
- Japanese markets and ramen shops (Marukai, Totoraku area).
- Columbia Park.
- American Honda's U.S. sales headquarters campus (101 acres, 2,400 associates — per Honda, January 2026; 1919 Torrance Blvd).
Commuting from Torrance
- Freeways: I-110 (Harbor) to the east; I-405 (San Diego) to the west; CA-91 to the south.
- Transit: Torrance Transit buses; the planned C/K Line extension to Torrance is not under construction — in January 2026 the Metro Board switched the preferred alignment to an elevated Hawthorne Boulevard route, delaying the project indefinitely (per Urbanize LA/Streetsblog, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~30–45 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~18 miles).
Schools in Torrance
Public schools: Torrance Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Torrance FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Torrance, CA?
The median listing price in Torrance is $944K. Realtor.com median listing home price (search page; county panel showed $952K) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-25 - How is the commute from Torrance, CA?
Freeways: I-110 (Harbor) to the east; I-405 (San Diego) to the west; CA-91 to the south. - Which school district serves Torrance, CA?
Torrance is served by Torrance Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.