At a Glance
Median Income
$74,270
$23,796 per capita
Home Value
$546,700
Zillow: $638,376
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,272/100K
3,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.7% smoking rate
How Compton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Compton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Compton 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
Compton residents earn a median household income of $74,270 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,796. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% 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 Compton is $546,700 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,376. Median rent is $1,601/month, with 36.3% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Compton reports 1,272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 235% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,223/100K. The murder rate is 20.1/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Compton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Compton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population93,525
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density9,325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,270
Per Capita$23,796
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$546,700
Rent$1,601
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$638,376
Housing Units25,510
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,272/100K
Property3,223/100K
Murder20.1/100K
Assault863/100K
Burglary387/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation75 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Compton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
30.6% 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.