Carson, CA Rankings


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Carson, CA is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. It is known for its diversity and friendly atmosphere. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Carson ranks highly in several categories that make it an attractive place to live. The city boasts a high ranking for its job market and cost of living index, making it an excellent location for those looking to find affordable housing with great employment opportunities. Additionally, Carson offers a strong public school system that ranks well above average compared to other cities in the area. Furthermore, the city’s crime rate is lower than the national average which makes it an appealing option for those seeking safety and security. All these factors combined make Carson an ideal place to live and work for many people across America.

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#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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Over 4 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 9 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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