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Encinitas, CA vs Torrance, CA

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- The median age of a home in Encinitas is 38.1% younger than the median age of a home in Torrance.
 Encinitas, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,038,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.8$11.0
 Homes Owned58.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented32.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Encinitas, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,140  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,260$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,990  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Encinitas, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Encinitas, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock26.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock18.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99914.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Encinitas, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock35.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Encinitas    14 Reviews
Tip · San Diego, CA
Old Encinitas, A Beautiful Place...
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and  More

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The · Irvine, CA
Very Overrated
Over 7 years ago

1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere 2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos 3. Nothing to do, no  More

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Kimberly · Encinitas, CA
Quality of Life
Over 11 years ago

I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace  More

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews
Samantha · Torrance, CA
Great place to raise a family, really hard for you
Over 4 years ago

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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Richard · Torrance, CA
Great neighborhood in the South Bay of SoCal
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Naomi · Torrance, CA
Warm
Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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