Living in Compton
Compton is a large place in California, United States, home to 98,462 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 8%, #375 of 4,750), city lovers (top 9%, #355 of 4,114), car-free households (top 9%, #347 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Compton
- The North Pacific Ocean is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater Los Angeles, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 54 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:07.
How Compton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 27 | #10,695 of 11,898 | #569 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 17 | #9,210 of 9,771 | #457 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 17 | #7,779 of 8,006 | #540 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 25 | #5,955 of 6,237 | #451 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,960 of 9,474 | #494 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,473 of 9,474 | #513 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,617 of 10,762 | #521 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #751 of 4,537 | #105 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #619 of 4,444 | #93 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #667 of 3,053 | #113 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,491 of 7,271 | #326 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,887 of 6,227 | #235 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #347 of 3,933 | #72 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #778 of 2,119 | #116 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,094 of 8,006 | #472 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,712 of 12,111 | #587 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #355 of 4,114 | #65 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,581 of 7,271 | #203 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #5,729 of 9,474 | #493 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 5 | #18,010 of 18,063 | #1010 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #8,412 of 16,523 | #728 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,885 of 18,063 | #903 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #2,943 of 16,523 | #328 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,014 of 21,167 | #152 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,645 of 12,111 | #441 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #5,239 of 6,413 | #406 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,836 of 12,111 | #312 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #375 of 4,750 | #48 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Rancho Dominguez 2 km
- Lynwood (California) 4 km
- Willowbrook (California) 4 km
- West Rancho Dominguez 5 km
- Paramount 6 km
- South Gate (California) 7 km
- Cudahy (California) 8 km
- Walnut Park 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.