Compton is a city in California state in USA with a population of 95804 residents.. The poverty rate of Compton is 19.5%, which is 39% higher than national average. The typical household in Compton earns $58703 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Compton, only 62% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Compton remained 9.1%, which is 94% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Compton, only 9% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Compton is 120, which is 20% higher than national average. Median home value in Compton is $383500 , which is 67% higher than national average. While median income in Compton remained $58703, which is 13% lower than national average.