Compton, CA Housing Market & City Data
Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Compton home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED37.8%
- Highschool Education28.8%
- Some College24.7%
- Bachelors Degree6.2%
- Graduate Degree2.4%
- Total College or Above8.6%
- Stem Degree42.0%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.8%
- Female51.2%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married37.4%
- Divorced9.7%
- Never Married47.6%
- Widowed5.3%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32.3% |
| 19–29 | 15.8% |
| 30–39 | 13.0% |
| 40–49 | 13.3% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 11.6% |
| 60–69 | 7.4% |
| 70–79 | 3.8% |
| 80+ | 2.6% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Local Discussions
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- Is Compton, CA a good place to buy a house?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Compton, CA for families?0
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- What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Compton, CA?0
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- How much income do you need to buy a house in Compton, CA?0
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- How much are property taxes on a home in Compton, CA?0
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- What is it like to live in Compton, CA?0
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Neighborhoods in Compton, CA
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