Compton, CA

Compton CA scores 33/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 141% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 241 (100 = avg); violent crime index 315; property crime index 167. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Compton. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Compton is about $1,664/month (on the high side). At $1,664/month for a typical unit, you need about $59,904+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $580,200.

Median household income is $78,465, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($78,465) clears the $59,904 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Compton and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Compton: (1) Households earning $59,904+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,664/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Compton who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 33/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,664/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Compton does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $59,904 household income for $1,664/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Moving to Compton requires serious research first. Safety scores 33/100 which is significantly below average. If you have a specific reason to be here that justifies the tradeoff, go in with eyes open on neighborhood selection.