Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dales Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum
Museum
Compton Creek Natural Park
Attraction
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dignity Health Sports Park Soccer Stadium
Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
BIANCHI Stadium 11
Cinema
Cinemark Carson and XD
Cinema
Food and Drink (17) D-
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Pizza Studio
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
On+On
Fast Food
Kentucky Fried Chichen
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Perfect Donuts
Fast Food
La Michoacana Ice Cream &Fruit
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Avalon Donuts & Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Bradley-Milken Youth and Family Center
Community Centre
Watts Senior Citizen Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Superior
Grocery Store
Duron's Market
Grocery Store
Duron's Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Big Saver Foods
Grocery Store
Best Food Market
Grocery Store
Katy's Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Northgate
Grocery Store
La Favorita Bakery
Bakery
Lucky
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Doctor Walter R Tucker Park
Park
Raymond Street Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ellerman Park
Park
South Park
Park
Compton Creek Natural Park
Park
Compton Creek Natural Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gonzales Park
Park
Oaks Park
Park
Greenleaf Parkway
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tragview Park
Park
Burrel McDonald Park
Park
Los Amigos Park West
Park
Sibrie Park
Park
Los Amigos Park East
Park
Kelly Park
Park
Malloy Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Campanella Park
Park
Shops (27) D-
Alameda Fuel
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Unknown Name
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Daniel's Jewelers
Fashion
Gateway Towne Center
Mall
Carter's
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Compton.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Compton
Transit Station
Metro
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Gardena
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Artesia
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Artesia Station
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Artesia Station (Metro 202 Northbound & Southbound)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Gardena
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.2% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Compton is 121/100 - which is 14% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Compton crime rates are 3,533 per 100k, which is 37% higher than California
Property Crime
2,355 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,178 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Compton is $45,406 - which is 29% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$45,406 D-
Unemployment Rate
8.5% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Compton Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Compton Sheriffs Station
Police
May Family Medical Center
Clinic
De novo Medical/ Community Center
Clinic
Compton Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Cressey Park Fire Station
Fire Station
Compton Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Compton Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #41
Fire Station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health
Clinic
Century Regional Detention Facility
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #105
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #147
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #116
Fire Station
Saint Francis Medical Center
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #95
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #148
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire Station #12
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #10
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #31
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire Department Station #11
Fire Station
Watts Health Center
Clinic
Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 65
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

Compton home prices are $264,300 - which is 35% lower than California
Home Price
$264,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Compton graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
59% F
Elementary Schools (36) A+
St Timothy'S Episcopal Day School
Lifeline Education Charter
Davis Middle
Dickison Elementary School
Rosecrans Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Laurel Street Elementary School
Mayo Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Optimal Christian Academy
Roosevelt Middle
Emerson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Walton Middle
Tibby Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Compton Middle Opportunity
Compton Community Day Middle
Celerity Achernar Charter
Bursch Elementary School
Willowbrook Middle
United Faith Community Day Care Center
High Schools (10) A+
Compton High
Compton Community Day High
Lifeline Education Charter
Epiphany Academy
Compton Unified Rop
Freeman Enrichment Center
Compton Early College High
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
Thurgood Marshall
Centennial High
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy
King/Drew Medical Magnet High
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Dominguez High
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Lynwood Alternative
Jordan High
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High
Lynwood High
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High
Pathway Independent Study
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
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ratings F

Compton has an overall rating of 41% from 42 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (41)
From AreaVibes F
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  • Compton has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Compton crime rates are 37% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Compton is 14% lower than the California average

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Compton, CA - Not As Wild As It Used To Be 2 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) When people hear Compton mentioned, most immediately think of shootings and crime. Before the mid 1990s, Compton was not safe for anyone. Since that time, the city has been desperately trying to shed that negative image. While Compton is still in high crime ranking, most of the c ...Read More rimes are gang-related, rarely targeted at anyone who is not affiliated with a gang. Nerves are still raw and the community is still fairly suspicious and unfriendly. I have traveled there several times and have never heard a single gunshot, though.

While this city of Compton is definitely one of the top ten worst cities in the country to live, there are several safe and fun places to visit in Compton. Crystal Park Casino Hotel gives tourists a fun place to play blackjack or slot machines and stay if they like. The rooms are clean and pretty decent. The Par 3 golf course is a great place to take a few swings. Near the courthouse is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Shopping is limited in Compton. Restaurants are plentiful, though, one of the best being Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken. This restaurant offers scrumptious food for a great price. Read Less
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D- Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Compton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Unknown Name
Doctor Walter R Tucker Park
Raymond Street Park
Wilson Park
Unknown Name
Ellerman Park
South Park
Compton Creek Natural Park

Entertainment

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum
Compton Creek Natural Park
University Theatre
Dignity Health Sports Park Soccer Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
BIANCHI Stadium 11

Food & Drink

Pollo Campero
Burger King
Taco Bell
Jack in the Box
Jamba Juice
Subway
Panda Express
Domino's

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Compton? Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Compton.
Drive to Work
72%

5% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
7%

2% higher than the US average

Walk to Work
1%

2% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Compton? The cost of living in Compton is 121/100 - which is 14% lower than California.
Compton
121

21% more expensive than average

California
140

40% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Compton? Compton crime rates are 3,533, which are 37% higher than California
Total Crime
3,533 per 100k people

51% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 29

51% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-1%

Year over year crime is down

C Employment

What is the median income in Compton? The median income in Compton is $45,406 which is 29% lower than California.
Median household income
$45,40618% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$14,82050% lower than the US average
Unemployment rate
9%

83% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Compton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Rite Aid

Doctors

C+ Housing

What are Compton home prices? Compton home prices are $264,300 - which is 35% lower than California
Median home value
$264,30043% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,11017% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
54%

14% lower than the US average

D Schools

Does Compton have good schools? The Compton graduation rate is 59% - which is 26% lower than California
High school grad. rates
59%

29% lower than the US average

School test scores
35%

27% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
22:1

39% higher than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Compton a good place to live? Compton has an overall rating of 41% from 42 reviews.
Overall user rating
41%

42 total ratings

User reviews rating
40%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
42%

41 total surveys

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