Compton, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
93,525 Population 9,325/sq mi density
$74,270 Median Income $23,796 per capita
$546,700 Home Value $638,376 Zillow
$1,601 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
1,272 Violent Crime/100K 3,223 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,270 median income, 7.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$546,700 home value, $1,601/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,272 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
1,272
per 100,000 residents
235% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,223
per 100,000 residents
64% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
20.1 avg 6.3
Rape
38.0 avg 40.0
Robbery
350.6 avg 73.9
Assault
863.1 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
387.4 avg 271.0
Theft
1,611.1 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
1,146.7 avg 282.7
Arson
78.2

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime1,271.7
Murder20.1
Rape38.0
Robbery350.6
Aggravated Assault863.1

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,223.4
Burglary387.4
Theft/Larceny1,611.1
Vehicle Theft1,146.7
Arson78.2

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)817