At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$120,696 per capita
Home Value
$1,356,900
Zillow: $639,076
Bachelor's Degree+
81.6%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
5.8% smoking rate
How Compo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Compo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Compo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Compo residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $120,696. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Compo is $1,356,900 , 381% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $639,076. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
81.6% of adults in Compo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(142% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Compo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,561
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2,107/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$120,696
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,356,900
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$639,076
Housing Units1,308
Rent Burden48.9%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.5%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation35 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.6%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+40.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute37 min
Broadband98.8%
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Compo was built in 1962.
14.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.