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Overview
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Population:97,401
Pop. Change:4%
State: California
Metro Area: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana Metro Area
County: Los Angeles County
City:Compton
Zip Code:90221, 90220, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Compton, California

As of 2011, Compton's population is 97,401 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.11 percent.

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The median home cost in Compton is $310,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.65 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Compton's cost of living is 27.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Compton public schools spend $4,595 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 23.3 students per teacher in Compton.

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The unemployment rate in Compton is 20.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Compton jobs have Decreased by 0.75 percent.

Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Compton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes