Compton, CA Economy


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Compton, CA is a vibrant city located in Los Angeles County. It has a long and rich urban history and has become known for its thriving music and entertainment scene. Compton is home to many local companies such as Los Angeles Gateway, which provides warehousing and logistics services, and Compton Fuel Company, which supplies fuel to power plants, utilities, refineries, airports, and other businesses. With its vast array of shopping centers, restaurants, and amenities, Compton is a great place to call home. The average two bedroom rent in Compton is $1,870 while the US average is $1,430. Furthermore it’s Grocery Cost Index in Compton is 100 as compared to the US National Average of 100.

Compton has an unemployment rate of 16.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Compton has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Compton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Compton is 10.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Compton is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Compton
- The average income of a Compton resident is $13,847 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Compton resident is $62,297 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCompton, CaliforniaUnited States
  16.16
  -12.2%-6.2%
  29.9%33.5%
  10.3%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $20,208$37,638
  $62,297$69,021
  $66,376$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.6%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  8.2%6.8%
  13.8%10.0%
  4.0%2.5%
  9.7%11.0%
  12.8%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  2.0%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  2.8%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  6.8%4.2%
  6.0%9.3%
  12.2%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  6.2%7.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  3.9%4.7%
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I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 9 years ago

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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