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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$546,700
94% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
25,510
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$546,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$638,376
Redfin Median Sale
$644,500
Median Sale Price
$644,500
Median List Price
$650,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.4%
Owner-Occupied
42.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,601/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,128/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$644,500
Median Days on Market
69 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
20
Price Drops
9.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$516
Active Inventory
83
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $546,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $638,376 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $644,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $644,500 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $516 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,601 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,128 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 69 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.6% |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Active Inventory | 83 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $516 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 25,510 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |