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Carson, CA Diana's Mexican Restaurant. good food!
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Relocation guide
Moving to Carson
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
93,523
Median age 41.9
Median household income
$107,391
Median rent
$1,914/mo
Median home value
$645,600
Schools
25
4 districts
Summer high / winter low
78° / 46°
Pros
- Household incomes run 37% above the US median ($107,391).
- Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
- 74% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.68% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 38 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 113% more than the US median ($645,600).
- Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Carson?
Carson spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $594,200 to $682,000 by zip.
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Life in Carson
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Is Carson a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 37% above the US median ($107,391). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 113% more than the US median ($645,600). Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Carson?
The median household earns $107,391. Rent at the median ($1,914/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $76,560 a year.
How many schools are in Carson?
25 public and private schools across 4 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Carson?
Highs average 78°F in August and lows 46°F in December. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.