At a Glance
Median Income
$52,321
$23,264 per capita
Home Value
$75,900
Zillow: $189,093
Median Rent
$875/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
282 sunny days/yr
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+
2.7 / 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 $52,321 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,264. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Compton is $75,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,093. Median rent is $875/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Compton reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,517/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Compton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Compton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,321
Per Capita$23,264
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,900
Rent$875
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$189,093
Housing Units117
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property1,517/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Compton was founded in 1875.
The median home in Compton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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