Median Income
$74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
21% lower than US avg
How Compton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,270
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$40,120
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.8%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,305
Rent Burden8.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Compton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Compton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Compton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Compton is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Compton is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.
Compton has a population of 3,270 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 9.8% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Spanish | 86.5% |
| 546% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
The median household income in Compton is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
The median home value in Compton is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,305 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Compton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Compton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 79.8 sq mi (206.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |