Question 1

Is 90504 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90504 in Torrance has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 90504 among the safer ZIP codes in the Torrance metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 90504?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90504 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 90504. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 90504 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Torrance. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 90504?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 90504 is approximately $1.01M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 90504 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 90504 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 90504 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90504 has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Torrance area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Torrance metro, so the score reflects how 90504 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 83 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

Torrance — ZIP 90504

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Arlington Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Evelyn Carr Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Casimir Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Edison Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Philip Magruder Middle	06–08	—	—	—
North High	09–12	—	—	—
Yukon Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—