Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Compton

Affordability in Compton, CA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Compton is $1,664 and the median household income is $78,465 annually, with 44% of residents renting their homes. Compton has 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 909 subsidized units, which can provide a significant alternative to market-rate rents for eligible households.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Compton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,272 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Compton

According to Walk Score, assisted properties in Compton average a Walk Score of 68 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 56. These scores reflect conditions around the specific assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Compton is served by 41 schools across 6 districts, including 21 elementary, 8 middle, 11 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and offerings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Compton, CA

The median household income in Compton is $78,465 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent in the city is $1,664 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Compton can offer significant savings for qualifying renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on area median income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $78,465/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,664/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 44% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental Exposure

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Compton have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters in this city's affordable housing stock.