Homeowners Insurance in Torrance, CA

For a home at Torrance's median value of $1,074,700, we estimate about $2,415 a year — +46% versus the California NAIC average of $1,655.

These are estimates, not quotes. Home figures are modeled from NAIC state averages, Census home values and FEMA hazard ratings for comparison only. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Estimated homeowners insurance cost in Torrance

Est. premium
$2,415
$201/mo · median home
Median home value
$1,074,700
California: $734,700
Median year built
1964
Census ACS
Owner-occupied
55.0%
of households
Hazard score
82.8
state ref. 70.2

Torrance's estimate reflects its home values (46% higher than the state median) and FEMA's hazard profile for Los Angeles County. Many homes here are older, so roof age, wiring and plumbing updates can matter a lot at underwriting.

Natural hazard risk in Torrance

FEMA National Risk Index — Los Angeles County
HazardRisk ratingScore (0–100)Insurance impact
Hail Relatively Moderate 93.0 Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home)
Tornado Relatively High 97.7 Comprehensive; dwelling
Hurricane Not rated 0.0 Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home)
Inland (river) flooding Very High 100.0 Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy
Coastal flooding Relatively High 90.0 Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy
Strong wind Relatively Moderate 75.2 Comprehensive; dwelling
Winter weather Relatively Moderate 74.8 Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home)
Wildfire Very High 99.9 Comprehensive; dwelling
Earthquake Very High 100.0 Home needs a separate earthquake policy
Lightning Very High 97.0 Fire and electrical damage

Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).

Estimated premium by home value in Torrance

Dwelling valueWood frameBrick / masonry
$200,000$630$580
$300,000$870$800
$500,000$1,310$1,205
$750,000$1,810$1,665

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Homeowners insurance by ZIP code in Torrance

ZIPMedian home valueOwner-occupiedEst. premium
90503$1,099,70052.6%$2,455
90501$923,10043.6%$2,135
90505$1,204,30055.8%$2,645
90504$923,90060.2%$2,140

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Frequently asked questions

How much is homeowners insurance in Torrance?

For a home at Torrance's median value of $1,074,700, we estimate about $2,415 a year for a standard HO-3 policy with a $1,000 deductible. The California NAIC average is $1,655.

What are the biggest natural hazards in Torrance?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Los Angeles County relatively high or very high for tornado, inland (river) flooding, coastal flooding, wildfire, earthquake, and lightning.

Does the age of homes in Torrance affect insurance?

Yes. The median home in Torrance was built in 1964 (Census ACS). Older roofs, wiring and plumbing can raise premiums or require inspections, while updates often earn discounts.

How we estimate this

We start from the NAIC average homeowners (HO-3) premium for California, scale it by the ratio of the dwelling value to the state median home value, adjust for construction type and deductible, and apply a hazard factor from FEMA National Risk Index scores for Los Angeles County relative to the state. Results are rounded estimates, not quotes. Read the full methodology.