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Torrance, CA vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- The median age of a home in Torrance is 5.2% younger than the median age of a home in Palos Verdes Estates.
 Torrance, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$2,572,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.98.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned51.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Torrance, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,550$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,510  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,580  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Torrance, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Torrance, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99939.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock16.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9993.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock51.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Torrance, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock39.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.5%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews
Jim · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Living in Palos Verdes Estates, California
Over 16 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Lisa · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates-It can't get better than that
Over 17 years ago

Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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David  · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Palos Verdes Estates
Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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