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Crime in Compton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Compton. Key points include:
There were 3,956 total crimes in Compton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Compton is 4,417.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Compton is 1,271.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Compton is 3,145.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Compton is 108.42% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Compton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Compton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,956 | 4,417.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,139 | 1,271.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 18 | 20.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 314 | 350.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 773 | 863.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,817 | 3,145.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 347 | 387.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,443 | 1,611.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,027 | 1,146.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Compton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Compton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Compton is 139 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Compton is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Compton is $637,960.
The median income in Compton is $78,465.
Compton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Compton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Compton | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 189 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Compton, CA Weather
The average high in Compton is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Compton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Compton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Compton
The current population in Compton is 92,698. The population has decreased 3.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92,698 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 93,525 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 94,822 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 96,083 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 95,804 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 96,803 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 97,301 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 97,847 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 97,740 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 97,955 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 97,663 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 97,040 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 96,561 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 96,102 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 95,761 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Compton
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Compton is:
0.6% White with 563 White residents.
23.7% African American with 21,933 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 1,061 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 798 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 704 Two Or More residents.
72.9% Hispanic with 67,618 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Compton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 72.9% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Compton
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Compton is 51.2% female with 47,502 female residents.
Compton is 48.8% male with 45,196 male residents.
| Gender | Compton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Compton for adults over 25
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24.0% of adults in Compton completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Compton completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Compton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Compton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Compton completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Compton completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Compton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Compton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Compton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Compton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 24.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Compton, California
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5.7% of households in Compton earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Compton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Compton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Compton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Compton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Compton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.6% of households in Compton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Compton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Compton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Compton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Compton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
