At a Glance
Median Income
$71,768
$26,570 per capita
Home Value
$583,200
Zillow: $691,449
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
12,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
65.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.7% smoking rate
How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Commerce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Commerce a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Commerce residents earn a median household income of $71,768 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,570. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Commerce is $583,200 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $691,449. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Commerce reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 12,413/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Commerce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
65.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Commerce has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population12,072
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,849/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born34.9%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,768
Per Capita$26,570
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C
Home Value$583,200
Rent$1,420
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$691,449
Housing Units3,505
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property12,413/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking11.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation141 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+65.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Commerce was founded in 1960.
The median home in Commerce was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
34.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.