Well, the City of Carson is in Southern California, about 16 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, in the region known as the South Bay. Carson is bordered by the city of Long Beach on the east, and the city of Torrance on the west. The Los Angeles harbor is a few miles to the south of Carson; California's famous coastline and beaches are about 6 miles to the west of Carson.
Carson is the youngest municipality in the South Bay region of Greater Los Angeles. About half of Carson's land area is occupied by factories, petroleum refineries, and other industrial buildings and structures. Carson is the site of California State University, Dominguez Hills. CSUDH is a major commuter school, particularly for African-American students from the surrounding cities of Long Beach, Gardena, and Compton.
While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. These facilities allow the residents of Carson to enjoy a variety of sports, recreational and cultural programs. The city's educational needs are served by Los Angeles Unified School District, and the community has access to 47 church organizations.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $462,600
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 92,366. Carson covers 18.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 37 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 90745, 90746, 90747, 90749 - Area code commonly used in this area: 310
Weather
Carson, CA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 78.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 46.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
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is bordered by the city of Long Beach on the east, and the city of Torrance on the west. The Los Angeles harbor is a few miles to the south of Carson; California's famous coastline and beaches are about 6 miles to the west of Carson.