Compton, California

Population 97,560

Compton is located in Los Angeles County, CA. The population is 97,560.

There are 40 public schools in Compton with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Compton is high , and there are 103 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Compton is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Compton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Compton include East Rancho Dominguez, Willowbrook and West Rancho Dominguez.

Compton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 42.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.2%

Crime Rate

30.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 752
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 442
  • Burglary: 346
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

22.04% Lower than national avg.
  • 103 offenders in Compton
  • 10.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

335 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 71
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 240

Unemployment

High 6.9%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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40 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 40 K-12 public schools in Compton, CA and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates Compton's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
12 Private Schools

Children 'r' Us Child Development

Double Rock Learning Center

Eko Multipurpose Center

First Christian New Life Academy

Juniorversity

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

103 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Compton, CA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Compton, CA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,310
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,526
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,952
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,585
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,815

Zip Codes

90002 90059 90061 90220 90221 90222 90223 90224 90248 90262 90280 90501 90502 90710 90723
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Environmental Hazards

335 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Compton, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Compton, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Compton, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 59.28°
  • February 58.03°
  • March 61.07°
  • April 62.7°
  • May 65.02°
  • June 67.3°
  • July 69.42°
  • August 70.98°
  • September 71.68°
  • October 68.65°
  • November 63.57°
  • December 56.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Compton, CA

Earthquakes
Compton, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Compton, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Compton, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Compton, CA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Compton, CA: $49,125

Unemployment

Unemployment in Compton is 6.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.84%
White Collar - 37.16%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Janice Hahn

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

31 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Compton, CA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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