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Compton, CA—90221

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$646,000
1.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,200
39.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
52
29.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.2%
Median Rent
$1,950
2.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,650
1.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
0.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,980
8.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Compton, CA

9022290220
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Compton, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Compton, CA is $646,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Compton, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$646,0001.8%
Single Family $646,0002.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $492,000
    7.2%
    2 Bed
    		$596,0002.6%
    3 Bed
    		$665,0002.3%
    4 Bed
    		$723,0002.1%
    5 Bed $769,1912.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.7%
    1 Bedroom
    12.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    Rental Trends — Compton, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Compton, CA is $2,360, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Compton, CA is studios: $1,640, 1-bedrooms: $1,710, 2-bedrooms: $2,320, 3-bedrooms: $3,030, 4-bedrooms: $4,500. The most common rental property sizes in Compton, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.9% and 22.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,950$2,360
    Studio Rent $1,600$1,640
    1 Bed Rent $1,650$1,710
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$2,320
    3 Bed Rent $2,980$3,030
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$4,500
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.9%
    1 Bedroom
    22.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Compton, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Compton, CA is 52. This is a increase of 29.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$650,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		43-2.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%-2.0%
    Days on Market
    		5229.0%
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    Demographics — Compton, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Compton, CA has a population of 50,800, which has decreased by -2.9% over the past 5 years. Compton, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 7.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		50,800-2.9%
    % Under 18
    		26.8%-8.8%
    % Seniors
    		10.0%25.0%
    % WFH
    		3.3%65.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		7.8%52.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Compton, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 78.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Compton, CA is black, making up 18.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 36.6% of the population in Compton, CA, and this percentage has increased by 7.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		0.5%-54.5%
    % Black
    		18.5%-6.1%
    % Hispanic
    		78.9%1.0%
    % Asian
    		1.1%22.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		36.6%7.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Compton, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 259 mortgage originations in Compton, CA, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Compton, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 28.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		259
    % Conventional Loans
    		66.0%
    % Government Loans
    		34.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		28.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Compton, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Compton, CA under the Section 8 program is 7.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Compton, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		433
    Total Units Section 8
    		428
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		76.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$160$1,650$1,810
    2 Bedroom-$210$2,500$2,290
    3 Bedroom-$40$2,980$2,940
    4 Bedroom-$1,260$4,500$3,240

    Affordability — Compton, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.8
    Median Home Price$646,000
    Median Household Income$68,200

    Compton, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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