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Lomita, California

Introduction to Lomita, California

Lomita, California, in Los Angeles County, is 3 miles SW of Carson, California (center to center) and 7 miles W of Long Beach, California. The city is included in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 20,046 people lived in Lomita.

Lomita History

The word ‘Lomita’ is Spanish and translates into ‘little knoll’. The area was a part of the Rancho San Pedro land grant that was given to Juan Jose Dominguez in 1784 by Spanish King Carlos III. The ranchos flourished till the 1860s, after which they started declining due to a series of natural disasters. Lomita started developing rapidly after oil was discovered in the area in 1923. It was incorporated as a city in 1964.

Lomita and nearby Attractions

  • Lomita Railroad Museum
  • Hollywood Fantasy Tours
  • Torrance Art Center
  • Malaga Cove Ranch Market
  • Hye Art Gallery

Things To Do In Lomita

The Lomita Railroad Museum allows the visitors to learn about the fascinating history of steam engines in railroading. The city also has several parks which are designed for a variety of activities. There is a Parks and Recreation Department that regularly arranges a variety of events and activities around the year. The city also has various appealing art galleries.

Lomita Transportation

Los Angeles International Airport is a short drive away.

Lomita Higher Education

The City University-Los Angeles provides facilities for higher education.

High Points

Lomita strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Comparative Profile of Lomita, CA

Comparing Lomita to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime46
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