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Lomita

Lomita

$1,072,675 Average Value
$623 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Lomita offer small-town charm in busy Los Angeles County

Lomita is a young city in Los Angeles County, founded in 1964 after nearby Torrance tried to annex the community that thrived on small-town life. That small-town feel remains today, where people can walk to restaurants, parks and bus stops. You're also minutes from Torrance’s shopping centers and routes to major employers. Lomita offers a quieter, slow-paced life surrounded by busier cities, so you’re in the middle of all the action.

Lomita offers a variety of flat land and hilly areas.
Lomita offers a variety of flat land and hilly areas.
There is no shortage of shopping at various malls and strip centers just outside Lomita.
There is no shortage of shopping at various malls and strip centers just outside Lomita.
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How Lomita offers more space and larger homes than nearby areas

Marivel Kuenstler is a Realtor and Broker at Compass who has an affinity for Lomita because of the atmosphere. “It’s a small community, where everyone knows each other,” Kuenstler says. “[It’s very peaceful, very quiet.” The more relaxed setting is thanks to the city trying to prevent the area from becoming too developed, so you won’t see a lot of high-rise apartment buildings. There are manufactured homes that start around $20,000 and sell into the lower $300,000s. Most properties have single-family homes with bungalow, contemporary or Spanish-inspired designs. Home prices usually range from the mid-$600,000s to around $2.1 million. Prices in Lomita are lower than in Torrance and Rolling Hills Estates. "You get a lot more for your money in Lomita,” Kuenstler says. “They have big lots in weird shapes because it used to be a farming area. It was known as the celery capital.” There are rental options in Lomita as well, mainly in mid-rise apartment complexes or owner-occupied multifamily properties.

Spanish-style homes are a common sight in Lomita.
Spanish-style homes are a common sight in Lomita.
Midcentury ranch homes are popular among residents in Lomita.
Midcentury ranch homes are popular among residents in Lomita.
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Public and private schools for families

Lomita is part of the highly rated Los Angeles Unified School District, and the city has standard public, magnet and private schools. Alexander Fleming Middle School is a middle school for residents of Lomita, Harbor City and Torrance, as well as a magnet school with a nationally recognized program. Students accepted into the magnet center can take courses in specialized areas such as horticulture, computer programming and underwater robotics.

Eshelman Avenue Elementary School in Lomita greets students with its colorful entrance.
Eshelman Avenue Elementary School in Lomita greets students with its colorful entrance.
Alexander Fleming Middle School is one of Lomita's top junior high schools.
Alexander Fleming Middle School is one of Lomita's top junior high schools.
Narbonne High School near Lomita is home of the Gauchos.
Narbonne High School near Lomita is home of the Gauchos.
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Where to go for time outdoors in Lomita

Kuenstler says she used to take her kids to Lomita when they were young because of the parks. When you want to get out, you might visit:

  • Lomita Park, the largest green space with athletic courts, a multipurpose field and a large playground
  • Irene Lewis Park, which has a wide-open field near the Lomita Railroad Museum
  • Lomita Library, with its story time and craft events for all ages
Living in Lomita also means being about 8 miles, or roughly 20 minutes, from White Point Beach in Los Angeles, where you can visit the White Point Nature Preserve center or walk near the rocky shore. Rancho Palos Verdes has even more to do near the ocean.

Lomita Park offers a wide variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy.
Lomita Park offers a wide variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy.
Hathaway Park is a favorite among children in Lomita for its playground.
Hathaway Park is a favorite among children in Lomita for its playground.
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All the diverse places to dine out and shop

You have a variety of restaurants to choose from across Lomita. “I love it for the food,” Kuenstler says. “It has one of my favorite Thai places. ... You can go to your favorite pizza place, to a brewery, walk around to a park or a fancy bakery.” Kotosh serves Peruvian dishes and sushi, while Alfredo’s has been a busy spot for Mexican food since 1987. When you want to go shopping, you can take a short drive, walk or bus ride to Torrance’s Whole Foods grocery store or shopping centers like Torrance Crossroads.

Whole Foods is where many Lomita residents shop for groceries.
Whole Foods is where many Lomita residents shop for groceries.
Locals will always find great fruits and veggies on display at Whole Foods in Lomita.
Locals will always find great fruits and veggies on display at Whole Foods in Lomita.
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Two different bus lines pass through Lomita.
Two different bus lines pass through Lomita.

Lomita has freeway access and other ways to get around

You can walk or bike along the city’s sidewalks to get around Lomita, but there are also ways to commute outside the city. There are also Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Torrance Transit buses running throughout the city. Some people commute down Interstate 110 to work at the Port of Los Angeles, 8 miles from Lomita. “People [who] work at SpaceX are moving this way,” Kuenstler says. “It’s more affordable and closer to the freeway.” SpaceX has campuses clustered near each other in Hawthorne and Gardena, and Lomita is about 15 miles away when driving down I-110 and Interstate 105. Traffic causes delays, making the trip over 30 minutes.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lomita US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Area Facts

Number of Homes
4,234
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,646
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,117
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,104
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
824
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Lomita Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
29
Median Rent
$3,495
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,923
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,995
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,295
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,850
Median Condo Rent
$2,995
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,800

Demographics

Total Population
34,167
Median Age
44
Population Density
113 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,461
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$133,651

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
41%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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