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San Marcos, CA vs Torrance, CA

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- The median age of a home in San Marcos is 107.1% younger than the median age of a home in Torrance.
 San Marcos, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age28  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 Owned60.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 San Marcos, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,430  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,260$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,040  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 San Marcos, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 San Marcos, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock26.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock18.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 San Marcos, CATorrance, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200927.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock35.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.3%12.2%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  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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