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  4. /Compton, CA - 90220

Compton, CA—90220

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$648,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,500
43.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
50
1.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$2,600
3.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
0.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,700
24.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,700
10.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Compton, CA

9022290221
  • 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 $648,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Compton, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$648,0002.3%
Single Family $652,0002.5%
Condos $502,000-3.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $461,000
    -1.7%
    2 Bed
    		$582,0002.1%
    3 Bed
    		$659,0002.2%
    4 Bed
    		$708,0002.6%
    5 Bed $774,7782.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    9.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Rental Trends — Compton, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Compton, CA is $2,610, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Compton, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,690, 2-bedrooms: $2,720, 3-bedrooms: $3,670. The most common rental property sizes in Compton, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.6% and 25.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,600$2,610
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,690
    2 Bed Rent $2,700$2,720
    3 Bed Rent $3,700$3,670
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.3%
    1 Bedroom
    21.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Compton, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Compton, CA is 50. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$630,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		71-17.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-17.0%
    Days on Market
    		501.0%
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    Demographics — Compton, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Compton, CA has a population of 49,200, which has decreased by -8.5% over the past 5 years. Compton, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		49,200-8.5%
    % Under 18
    		28.2%-1.1%
    % Seniors
    		11.6%20.8%
    % WFH
    		4.4%57.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		13.3%37.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Compton, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 66.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 10.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Compton, CA is black, making up 28.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 27.7% of the population in Compton, CA, and this percentage has increased by 3.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		1.4%-41.7%
    % Black
    		28.2%-20.8%
    % Hispanic
    		66.8%10.6%
    % Asian
    		1.2%50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		27.7%3.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Compton, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 415 mortgage originations in Compton, CA, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 36.0% 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. 24.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		415
    % Conventional Loans
    		67.0%
    % Government Loans
    		33.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		24.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Compton, CA

    Compton, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,022
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,015
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		20.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		79.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$310$1,500$1,810
    2 Bedroom-$410$2,700$2,290
    3 Bedroom-$760$3,700$2,940
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,240

    Affordability — Compton, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.9
    Median Home Price$648,000
    Median Household Income$77,500

    Compton, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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