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Learn More About Independent Living in Torrance, CA

 

Part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, Torrance is a coastal community featuring several welcoming and rare attractions that help distinguish the city from its neighboring urban areas.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Torrance are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Torrance retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Torrance, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living in Torrance is about $6,200 in the city proper and $3,400 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of California is around $3,000.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Torrance are rated 16 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated also higher than average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
116	117	122	117	115	115

 

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$101,334 per year	$50,982 per year	$83,626 per year	$40,984 per year	$49,591 per year	$5,687 per year	$1,195 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Torrance include:

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 530+
• Specialties: heart bypass surgery, colon cancer surgery, knee and hip replacement

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 440+
• Specialties: colon cancer surgery, knee replacement, COPD surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Torrance, like most of the Los Angeles area, has a type of dry subtropical climate referred to as Mediterranean. This means Torrance has hot summers with very little rainfall, and cool but not cold winters with more precipitation.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
56.3°F	66.4°F	46.2°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
69.4°F	77.6°F	61.1°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 117

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 14.79”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
43.39	16.7%	145,215	7,048.1 per square mile	2.51

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	36.6%	2.7%	17.5%	0.6%	6.5%	38.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Torrance, CA: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 58/100

 

2016 Presidential Election

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.76%	22.41%	5.82%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

A coastal community that’s part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, Torrance features several welcoming and rare attractions that help distinguish the city from its neighboring urban areas.

The most popular destination for both residents and visitors is Torrance Beach — the southernmost swimming beach on Santa Monica Bay in the Los Angeles area — and the Strand Bike Trail, which runs along the Pacific coastline as far north as Malibu. The Madrona Marsh Preserve is a seasonal wetland, a surprising find in the middle of a densely populated city, where nature lovers can take guided tours and go bird-watching. In Charles H. Wilson Park, free train rides are offered on the Southern California Live Steamers Miniature Railroad, and a weekly farmers’ market showcases a wide selection of California-grown produce.

Fans of contemporary and classical art praise the Torrance Art Museum and the California Museum of Fine Art, and the Chen Art Gallery boasts one of the most substantial collections of Chinese art in the United States. For the science-minded, the Western Museum of Flight contains many different types of aircraft and aviation-related artifacts, while the Lomita Railroad Museum was built as a replica of a 19th-century depot and focuses on steam-era train history.

 

Transportation

The Torrance Transit System (TTS) provides bus service via 11 fixed routes within the South Bay region of Los Angeles and includes paratransit for riders with disabilities. Senior transportation assistance is available through the Torrance Community Transit Program (TCTP), which enables discounted rates for senior riders.