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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Moore

Biggest downsides of living in Compton?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,601/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you...

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Ruby Gomez

Studio apartments in Compton -options?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect,...

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Joshua A.

The good and bad of living in Compton

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. With a population of 93,525, Compton is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes...

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Benjamin Kelly

Moving to Compton with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. Rent is about $1,601/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,601 f...

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Dylan R.

Moving from St. Louis to Compton next month

First post here. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Benjamin Kelly

Raising a family in Compton -thoughts?

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if...

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cool_isabella15

Top 5 things I love about Compton

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Alice S.

Working remotely from Compton

I'm a 34-year-old HR manager and Crime rate is something to consider -Compton sits at 1,142.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in ...

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Avery C.

Is Compton walkable?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 93,525, Compton is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Wo...

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Diana G.

Worst things about living in Compton

Look, I love Compton, but let's be real about the downsides: Summer heat is intense Limited nightlife Crime in certain neighborhoods is a real concern Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

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Avery S.

Life in Compton as a young professional

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Adam Garcia

Housing in Compton compared to Cincinnati

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new develo...

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Caleb Moore

Commute times in Compton -how bad?

Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,601/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in r...

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Dylan R.

Relocating to Compton, CA -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies ...

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Jace Rodriguez

Job market in Compton for tech?

Random thought, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new d...

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Avery S.

Compton housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

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Benjamin Kelly

What surprised you most about Compton?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. Rent is about $1,601/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Compton sits at 1,142.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is ...

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Ruby Gomez

Freelancing from Compton -experience?

First post here. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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Cameron

Grocery stores in Compton -recommendations?

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,601/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What...

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Abigail Harris

Raising a family in Compton -thoughts?

Random thought, Been living here since 2021. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know th...

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Diana G.

Housing market in Compton — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $546,700. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $1601. Is now a good time to buy in Compton? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Jace Rodriguez

Housing market in Compton right now

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $546,700 on average. With a population of 93,525, Compton is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Pe...

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Michael Ramirez

Compton is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Been living here since 2005. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families...

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Jace Rodriguez

Moving to Compton -what should I know?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Median household income is $74,270, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $546,700, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or ...

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Anna

Thinking about relocating to Compton from Miami

I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $74,270, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene whic...

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Adam Garcia

How are the schools in Compton?

It's a a smaller city city with about 93,525 people. You can expect to pay around $1,601 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Th...

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cool_isabella15

Life in Compton as a young professional

So, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $74,270 in Compton. Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Compton sits at 1,142.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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nyc_josiah

Thinking about relocating to Compton from Kansas City

OK so Median household income is $74,270, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development...

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
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