Compton, CA

Living in Compton

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 28
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 82
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Schools 3
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Residents

97k Population +1k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
83% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school38%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office24%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$355k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$286 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194925%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K39%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Compton

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Compton

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 58 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 69 0 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 62 1 0
Dec 57 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Compton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Compton, CA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Compton, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Compton, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Compton, CA

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Airports

Airports near Compton, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
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