South Bay Real Estate
Torrance
South Bay's largest city with diverse housing, excellent schools, and great value.
Median List Price
$1.2M
Price Range
$700K – $2.5M+
School District
Torrance Unified School District
Walkability
Car-Dependent to Bikeable
Market Snapshot
Torrance Real Estate Today
Single-family homes. Last updated: October 2026
Median List Price
$1.2M
Single-family homes for sale
Median Days on Market
30 days
For listed properties
Active Listings
91
Currently available
Price per Sq Ft
$799
Median, active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100%
Median, sold last 30 days
New Listings
49
Past 30 days
Inventory vs Last Month
+12
Active listings, month over month
What's Happening
Around Torrance Right Now
Updated: September 2026
September 12, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Festival at Columbia Park
The city's first Hispanic Heritage Festival comes to Columbia Park at 5 PM, headlined by a Selena tribute performance.
Event details →Through fall 2026
Columbia Park field renovation
Six soccer fields, about 510,000 square feet of turf, are being resurfaced. Sections of the park close on a rotation while the work runs.
Park information →By Property Type
Single-Family vs Townhome / Condo
Blended medians can mislead: attached homes and single-family homes trade at very different price points. Here is Torrance split out.
Single-Family Homes
- Active listings
- 91
- Median list price
- $1.2M
- Sold (last 30 days)
- 54 at $1.3M
- Median days on market
- 30 days
Townhomes / Condominiums
- Active listings
- 91
- Median list price
- $699K
- Sold (last 30 days)
- 21 at $675K
- Median days on market
- 55 days
Emailed to you — active listings, medians, and days on market.
Why Torrance
Best value-to-appreciation ratio in South Bay
Hollywood Riviera - ocean views at accessible prices
Top-ranked Torrance Unified School District
Strong rental demand from Boeing, SpaceX & aerospace employers
About the City
Living in Torrance
Torrance is the workhorse of the South Bay real estate market - the city that consistently delivers the best value-to-quality ratio in the region. At roughly 21 square miles, it is South Bay's largest city by area, and that size translates into genuine diversity: beachfront estates in the Hollywood Riviera, craftsman bungalows in Old Torrance's historic downtown, suburban single-family homes across West, South, and North Torrance, and everything in between. No matter your budget or lifestyle, Torrance almost certainly has a neighborhood that fits.
The Hollywood Riviera - on Torrance's western edge, bordering Redondo Beach - deserves special mention. This elevated coastal neighborhood was originally developed in the 1920s as a resort community, and its Spanish Colonial architecture, ocean-facing lots, and proximity to Torrance Beach have never lost their appeal. Hollywood Riviera properties command prices well above the Torrance median, often rivaling South Redondo Beach, but buyers get significantly more square footage and lot size for the dollar. It is, by most measures, the best-kept secret value on the South Bay coast.
Torrance's employment base is among the strongest in the region. Major employers - including Boeing's defense division, SpaceX, Raytheon, Honda North America, and dozens of aerospace and technology companies - anchor the local economy and drive consistent rental and purchase demand. The Torrance Unified School District is one of the top-rated public school systems in Los Angeles County, with multiple California Distinguished Schools and graduation rates that consistently outperform state averages. These fundamentals create durable buyer demand regardless of interest rate cycles.
For investors, Torrance is one of the most compelling markets in the South Bay. The combination of aerospace and tech employment, top schools, and price points that allow positive-cash-flow scenarios on multi-unit properties makes it a perennial favorite. Our team has closed substantial investment volume in Torrance - from Hollywood Riviera luxury transactions to North Torrance multi-unit acquisitions. Contact us for current opportunities and a market-specific investment analysis.
What Buyers Should Know About Torrance
Torrance is the largest city in the South Bay by population, and it consistently outperforms its beach city neighbors on a square-footage-per-dollar basis. While a buyer might get 1,200 square feet in Hermosa Beach for $1.1M, that same budget in Torrance buys 1,800–2,000+ square feet in a well-maintained neighborhood with excellent public schools. That tradeoff - space over steps to beach - defines the Torrance buyer profile.
The Hollywood Riviera, Torrance's upscale coastal neighborhood adjacent to Redondo Beach, is its own market within the city. Homes here carry significant premiums - oceanview properties frequently exceed $2M - and are often compared favorably to South Redondo in terms of lifestyle, though the city infrastructure and schools differ. If you want Torrance's relative value but also want proximity to the beach, the Riviera is the best of both worlds.
Torrance Unified School District is routinely ranked among the top public school systems in LA County, which is a key demand driver for families priced out of Manhattan Beach Unified. The district's reputation means Torrance carries a school premium that supports prices even in neighborhoods further from the beach - a dynamic that benefits long-term holders significantly.
The city's corporate base - Toyota, Honda, and dozens of aerospace and tech employers - creates a stable demand from buyers with strong W2 incomes who prioritize commute time and school quality over beachfront lifestyle. This buyer profile tends to be financially conservative and credit-worthy, which contributes to the market's stability and sustained appreciation even through periods of broader economic uncertainty.
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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