Los Angeles County, California
Compton Real Estate and Local Guide
One of the oldest cities in Los Angeles County, historically a center of African American middle-class suburbia and later a well-known cradle of West Coast hip-hop. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Compton best.
About the area
Living in Compton, CA
Compton is nicknamed the "Hub City" for its central location in Los Angeles County.
The housing market
Homes in Compton
- About 57% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 67% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $546,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Compton home
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Historic adobe home and museum dating to the Rancho San Pedro land grant era
Angeles Abbey Memorial Park
Cemetery known for its Byzantine and Moorish revival mausoleum architecture
Heritage House
The oldest building in Compton, built in 1869
Compton park system
About 118 acres of active park space across 16 playgrounds and six community centers
Compton Golf Course
A nine-hole Par 3 municipal golf course
Neighborhoods
Compton areas to know
Richland Farms
Agricultural neighborhood zoned for keeping horses and livestock
Sunny Cove
Residential neighborhood
Leland
Residential neighborhood
East Compton
District on the eastern side of the city
Downtown Compton
Central business district
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.