Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Churroholic
Coffee Shop
Calf and Chick Cafe
Coffee Shop
GREENDOOR Powered by Intelligentsia
Coffee Shop
Tastea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lisa's Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teaspoon Drinks & Desserts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
APC Fine Arts & Graphics Gallery
Art Gallery
International Printing Museum
Museum
Zamperini Stadium
Stadium
Torrance Historical Society Museum
Museum
Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles
Attraction
Lomita Railroad Museum
Museum
Cinemark Carson and XD
Cinema
K1 Speed Indoor Karting
Attraction
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Museum
AMC Rolling Hills 20
Cinema
Banning Residence Museum
Museum
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Western Air Museum
Museum
AMC Del Amo 18
Cinema
Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Gable House Bowl
Bowling Alley
Dignity Health Sports Park Soccer Stadium
Stadium
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) C+
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Charo Chicken
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Gold Planet
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jollibee
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Yoshinoya
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Fosters Freeze
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Winchell's Donut House
Fast Food
H. Salt Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Flame Broiler
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Kiwanis Club of Lomita and Harbor City
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Wilmington Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Unity Fitness
Gym
See the Trainer
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Hotworx
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Pilates Effects
Gym
PK Power Kickboxing
Gym
GR Ware Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Tambuli Market
Grocery Store
Seafood City Supermarket
Grocery Store
V Tropical Bake Shop
Bakery
Red Ribbon
Bakery
Goldilocks
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Jenny's Cakes & Pastries
Bakery
85°C
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
J.J. Bakery
Bakery
Numero Uno 113
Grocery Store
S-Mart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Northgate Gonzalez Market
Grocery Store
99 Cent Store
Grocery Store
Market World
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Normandale Recreation Center
Park
Veterans Park and Sports Complex
Park
Carriage Crest Park
Park
Carson Park
Park
Torrance Park
Park
Janet Shour Pocket Park
Park
Sur La Brea Park
Park
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park
Park
Thomas Keller Memorial Park
Park
Scott Park
Park
El Prado Park
Park
El Prado Park
Park
Sam Levi Park
Park
Lomita Park
Park
Charles H Wilson Park
Park
Scottsdale Townhouse Association's Neighborhood Park
Park
Calas Park
Park
Irene Lewis Park
Park
Greenwood Park
Park
Pueblo Park
Park
Hickory Park
Park
Perry Street Mini-park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Del Amo Park
Park
Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
Park
Shops (8) D-
Shell
Convenience Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Ford's Feathers
Pets
Longlasting Nails
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sunshine Salon
Hairdresser
Unique Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
Rosa's Beauty Salon
Beauty
New Image Hair salon
Hairdresser
5 Stars Nails
Beauty
Márbiz
Clothing
Charley's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Intercontinental Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Salamander
Shoes
Alpine Toys
Toys
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Islands Fabric
Fabric
99¢ Bargain Center
Discount Store
ProfessioNail
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in West Carson.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Carson/Berendo
Bus Stop
Carson/Budlong
Bus Stop
Carson/Harbour-UCLA Medical Center
Bus Stop
Carson/Budlong
Bus Stop
Carson/Normandie
Bus Stop
Vermont/Carson
Bus Stop
Carson/Normandie
Bus Stop
Vermont/Carson
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Vermont/214th St.
Bus Stop
Vermont/214th St.
Bus Stop
Normandie/Levinson
Bus Stop
Metro;Metro;Torrance
Bus Stop
Nornamndie/21th St.
Bus Stop
Vermont/Javelin
Bus Stop
Vermont/Javelin
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Vermont/Torrance
Bus Stop
Vermont/Torrance
Bus Stop
Torrance/Normandie
Bus Stop
Torrance/Normandie
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Carson is 152/100 - which is 9% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

West Carson crime rates are 3,184 per 100k, which is 12% higher than California
Property Crime
2,624 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
560 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in West Carson is $77,195 - which is 21% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$77,195 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #36
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carson Children's Dentistry
Dentist
Care Dental Center
Dentist
Carson Discount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Oh's Dentistry
Dentist
Alpine Village Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
American Medical Evaluation Centers
Doctor
American Medical Evaluation Centers
Doctor
Providence Family Medicine
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
InjectAbility Clinic
Clinic
Carson Sheriffs Station
Police
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 85
Fire Station
Carlson Counseling and Psychotherapy
Hospital
Torrance Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Endocrine Care Specialists
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Narbonne Multispecialty Medical Group
Clinic
Children's Dental
Dentist
CB Orthodontics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

West Carson home prices are $498,400 - which is 22% higher than California
Home Price
$498,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
6.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The West Carson graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Meyler Street Elementary
Stephen M. White Middle
Caroldale Learning Community
Halldale Elementary
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place
Van Deene Avenue Elementary
Carson Street Elementary
Dolores Street Elementary
Torrance Montessori School
President Avenue Elementary
J. H. Hull Middle
Catskill Avenue Elementary
Ganas Academy
Torrance Elementary
Devin A. Gonzales Ii Academy Of The Art'S And Sc
John Adams Elementary
Howard Wood Elementary
Carson Christian School
Nativity Catholic School
Normont Elementary
Bonita Street Elementary
Pines Christian- The
Happy Tots Montessori School
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Pacific Explorer Montessori
High Schools (0) F
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High
Eagle Tree Continuation
Carson Senior High
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
Humanities And Arts (Harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
Gene Drevno Community Day
George S. Patton Continuation
Devin A. Gonzales Ii Academy Of The Art'S And Sc
Torrance High
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
Southern California Roc
Carson Christian School
Switzer Learning Center
Pacific Harbor Christian School
Phineas Banning Senior High
Avalon High
Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Ambassador High School
Pacific Lutheran High School
New Millennium Secondary
Renaissance School For Arts And Sciences
Rolling Hills Preparatory School
Vermont Christian School
Magnolia Science Academy 3
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ratings B

West Carson has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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West Carson Area Facts

  • West Carson has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • West Carson crime rates are 12% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in West Carson is 9% higher than the California average

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West Carson - A Great Small City in Los Angeles County 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I have lived around West Carson for a number of years and I know this region of California extremely well. West Carson rests twenty minutes from the ocean, and is a great small city of approximately twenty thousand people.

The neighborhood is safe, but at times crime rates seem ...Read More to spike, and the school districts in the central regions of West Carson are questionable at times. For the most part, it's a pretty nice place to live with a pretty interesting nightlife for people who are interested in that.

Some of the neighboring cities have great restaurants and shopping centers. The beach is always a fun place to relax on a nice warm day in California. I personally would recommend taking a bike ride down the beach in the late afternoon on a clear and sunny day to observe the beautiful sunset.

In general, West Carson is a solid place to live for most types of people. Crime can be an issue, as well as general traffic congestion in the denser regions of southern California. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Carson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Normandale Recreation Center
      Veterans Park and Sports Complex
      Carriage Crest Park
      Carson Park
      Torrance Park
      Janet Shour Pocket Park
      Sur La Brea Park
      John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlero
      APC Fine Arts & Graphics Gallery
      International Printing Museum
      Zamperini Stadium
      Torrance Historical Society Museum
      Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles
      Lomita Railroad Museum
      Cinemark Carson and XD

      Food & Drink

      Wienerschnitzel
      In-N-Out Burger
      Jack in the Box
      Chick-fil-A
      Carl's Jr.
      Charo Chicken
      KFC
      Gold Planet

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Carson? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in West Carson.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Carson? The cost of living in West Carson is 152/100 - which is 9% higher than California.
      West Carson
      152

      52% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Carson? West Carson crime rates are 3,184, which are 12% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,184 per 100k people

      37% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      37% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Carson? The median income in West Carson is $77,195 which is 21% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $77,19540% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,45126% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Carson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are West Carson home prices? West Carson home prices are $498,400 - which is 22% higher than California
      Median home value
      $498,400170% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51159% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Carson have good schools? The West Carson graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is West Carson a good place to live? West Carson has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      3 total surveys

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