Neighborhood in Carson, CA

Is West Rancho Dominguez a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2026

Medium1549

Low2226

Other4211

199 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape25

Child involved45

Assault14

Other127

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an incident was reported at the Magic Carpet Motel near W Century Blvd, room 133. Suspect described as a 16-year-old Black female wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported battery at a motel on West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles. The suspect is described as a teenage girl wearing a beige shirt and beige shorts.	W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003	Assault Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a family disturbance near E University Dr in Carson: a male caller and an unknown female were reported arguing about taking their daughter. A mention of the caller’s uncle at “(number withheld)” was also broadcast, but the related location/details are unclear.	E University Dr, Carson, CA	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical incident near South Vermont Avenue and Magnolia Avenue in Gardena.	S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible domestic violence battery at a residence near 162nd Street in Gardena, with units responding at a lower priority.	W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported fire alarm and possible chest pain at a location on Vermont Avenue in Gardena. Responding units later reported it was a false alarm and canceled their response.	Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call for chest pain near Vermont Avenue in Gardena was reported but later identified as a false alarm, leading to cancellation of responding units.	Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a report of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle near East 119th Street in Los Angeles.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle near East 119th Street in Los Angeles. A heavyset man reportedly exited the vehicle, and the man and woman then continued along 119th Street before stopping near an unidentified store. Units were sent with lights and sirens to check the situation.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a woman screaming inside a small white four-door vehicle on East 119th Street in Los Angeles. A heavyset man and two others reportedly exited the vehicle, which then remained stopped in front of an unknown store on 119th Street. The incident was handled as a possible domestic disturbance or battery, with units responding code two and a related battery suspect noted at a nearby hospital on West Vernon Avenue.	E 119th St, Los Angeles, CA 90061	Domestic Dispute

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Median Home Price

$719,231

Average Rent

$1,799

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

West Rancho Dominguez is a suburban neighborhood in Carson with a median home price of $719,231, below most California neighborhoods in cost.

The housing market is tight with a 2.6% vacancy rate and a mix of medium to small single-family homes and a high share of mobile homes, mostly built between 1940 and 1999.

SuburbanMobile HomesDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Mobile Home Share	37.2%

Housing market and real estate character

West Rancho Dominguez features a notable share of mobile homes alongside medium to small single-family homes, with most housing owner occupied and built mid-20th century.

Housing Age	Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, with some from 1970 to 1999
Owner Occupied Rate	Majority owner occupied

What buyers will notice right away

High mobile home presence distinguishes this neighborhood.

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand.

Families & Lifestyle

West Rancho Dominguez is a moderate income neighborhood with diverse occupations and a lower childhood poverty rate compared to many U.S. neighborhoods.

Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, sales, and clerical roles, shaping a varied community.

Child Poverty Rate	8.1%
Executive & Professional Occupations	37.0%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	37.0%
Sub-Saharan African Ancestry	11.6%
English Language Speakers	65.6%
Spanish Language Speakers	28.8%
Foreign Born Residents	19.2%

Commute

Most residents drive alone with commutes mostly under 30 minutes; carpooling is also common.

West Rancho Dominguez offers mostly short commutes with strong car use and notable carpooling.

Short Commutes — 39.6% commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Carpooling — 10.9% carpool to work.

Drive Alone Rate	73.5%
Carpool Rate	10.9%
Main Commute Time Range	15 to 30 minutes

Homes for sale near 90248

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2 bd | 2 ba | 880 sqft

17700 S Western Ave

Gardena, CA, 90248