Primary sources for Compton, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Compton, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Compton, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Compton, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Compton, CA
Electricity rates in Compton, California
Compton, CA ranks 11 of 263 California cities for the fewest people working from home (4.3% of workers). Compton, California has 93,525 residents in 24,227 households; 20.5% heat with electricity.
In Compton, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge. How to compare.
Compton on the map
Los Angeles County, with Compton marked
Who lives in Compton: income, cars, homes
In Compton, CA, 5,659 of 9,662 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,395 households moved in since 2018 and 6,791 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. Of 40,787 workers in Compton, CA, 1,763 work from home, 31,765 drive alone, 1,482 ride transit and 244 walk. 15,912 residents of Compton, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.9. In Compton, CA, 5,598 of 24,227 households earn under $35,000, 6,616 $35,000-$75,000, 8,628 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,385 $150,000 or more. Compton, CA homes: 12,432 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,438 none or one, median 4.6 rooms. In Compton, CA, 1,611 households own no vehicle and 16,944 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Compton, CA
| Compton, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Compton, CA, households under $35,000 | 23.1% | 50 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, households $150,000 or more | 14.0% | 233 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, residents below poverty | 17.1% | 31 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, median age | 33.9 | 209 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.4% | 200 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, households without a vehicle | 6.6% | 74 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 69.9% | 101 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, workers at home | 4.3% | 253 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, cost-burdened renters | 58.6% | 86 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, moved in since 2018 | 18.1% | 255 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, moved in before 2000 | 28.0% | 27 of 263 |
Who supplies Compton
Los Angeles County lists 7 utilities for Compton, CA (93,525 residents): homes pay 14.55 to 33.81 cents per kWh, about $73 to $170 a month at 503 kWh, 1.2% to 2.7% of the $74,270 Compton median income. Los Angeles County page.
Facts about Compton
- Residents of Compton, CA, ACS 2023
- 93,52581 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Compton, CA
- $74,270215 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Compton, CA
- 24,2273.86 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Compton, CA
- 57.4%13,918 owners and 10,309 renter households
- Housing units in Compton, CA
- 25,154927 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Compton, CA
- 20.5%4,961 of 24,227 homes
- Land area of Compton, CA
- 10.0 sq mi9,327.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Compton, CA
- 1.2% to 2.7%at 503 kWh a month over the $74,270 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Compton, CA
- 10NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 10.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Compton, CA
- 195719,635 of 25,154 homes (78.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Compton, CA
- $546,700$1,601 gross rent a month, 3.51% of value a year
Housing and heating in Compton
Compton, CA: 19,635 of 25,154 homes were built before 1980 and 1,556 in 2000 or later. Compton, CA has 16,822 detached houses, 3,063 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 739 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Compton, CA
% of homes by decade built, Compton, CA
- 10pre-40
- 2240s
- 2750s
- 1160s
- 870s
- 980s
- 690s
- 300s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Compton, CA
| Compton, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, CA, median year built | 1957 | 1965 | -8 years | 247 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, built before 1980 | 78.1% | 71.1% | +6.9 points | 35 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, built 2000 or later | 6.2% | 10.6% | -4.5 points | 232 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, detached houses | 66.9% | 47.6% | +19.2 points | 100 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 12.2% | 35.7% | -23.6 points | 199 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, mobile homes | 2.9% | 1.7% | +1.3 points | 117 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, renter households | 42.6% | 53.9% | -11.4 points | 114 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, median home value | $546,700 | $783,300 | -$236,600 | 194 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,601 | $1,893 | -$292 | 214 of 263 |
| Compton, CA, people per household | 3.84 | 2.85 | +0.99 | 13 of 263 |
Outage risk around Compton
Compton, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 5 tornado, 10.7 per 100,000 residents of 93,525. Top gust near Compton, CA: 52 knots, 60 mph. Damage near Compton, CA: $5K.
Reports within 15 miles of Compton, CA
wind and tornado reports, Compton, CA
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| Compton, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, CA, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Compton, CA, 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Compton, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Compton, CA, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Cost of living with electricity in Compton
Compton, CA: 24,227 households at $1,344 a year per home for electricity (Los Angeles County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $32.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,894 a year per household.
| Group in Compton, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Compton, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, CA, all households | 24,227 | $1,344 | $32.6 million | 1.81% |
| Compton, CA, homeowners | 13,918 | $1,848 | $25.7 million | 2.49% |
| Compton, CA, renters | 10,309 | $913 | $9.4 million | 1.23% |
Analyst note on Compton
Compton, CA counts 93,525 residents in 24,227 households, on 10.0 square miles. Household income in Compton, CA is $74,270; 13,918 of its 24,227 households own. 4,961 of the 24,227 occupied homes in Compton, CA heat with electricity.
Compton, CA has 25,154 housing units, 927 of them vacant or seasonal. Compton, CA ranks 12 of 263 California cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1957). Compton, CA ranks 45 of 263 California cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (10 since 2015).
Compton, CA ranks 49 of 263 California cities for the lowest median household income ($74,270).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Compton
Compare Compton with nearby cities
| City near Compton, CA | Distance from Compton | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 93,525 | $74,270 | 1957 | $546,700 | 10 | 4.3% |
| Lynwood, CA | 2.5 mi northeast | 65,291 (-28,234) | $70,236 (-$4,034) | 1953 (-4 yr) | $569,400 (+$22,700) | 10 (+0) | 3.6% (-0.7 pts) |
| Paramount, CA | 3.5 mi east | 52,546 (-40,979) | $70,912 (-$3,358) | 1970 (+13 yr) | $500,400 (-$46,300) | 10 (+0) | 6.2% (+1.9 pts) |
| Carson, CA | 3.9 mi south | 93,523 (-2) | $107,391 (+$33,121) | 1965 (+8 yr) | $645,600 (+$98,900) | 8 (-2) | 8.1% (+3.8 pts) |
| South Gate, CA | 4.0 mi northeast | 91,836 (-1,689) | $71,315 (-$2,955) | 1952 (-5 yr) | $608,500 (+$61,800) | 10 (+0) | 6.4% (+2.1 pts) |
| Gardena, CA | 4.6 mi west | 59,765 (-33,760) | $79,291 (+$5,021) | 1964 (+7 yr) | $667,600 (+$120,900) | 7 (-3) | 8.8% (+4.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Compton
| ZIP area touching Compton, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Compton | Share of Compton's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 90220 (Compton, CA) | 72.3% | 49.9% |
| 90221 (Compton, CA) | 59.5% | 31.9% |
| 90222 (Compton, CA) | 61.9% | 16.7% |
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Questions on Compton
Compton: what is the electricity rate?
Compton, CA has no price of its own; its 93,525 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $73 to $170. In Compton, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Compton: how does it rank among California cities?
Compton, CA: rank 81 of 263 by its 93,525 residents, rank 215 of 263 by $74,270 median income.
Compton: how many homes heat with electricity?
Compton, CA: 4,961 of 24,227 occupied homes, 20.5%; Los Angeles County 28.5%.
Compton: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.2% to 2.7% of the $74,270 median income in Compton, CA.
Compton: damaging storms reported nearby?
10 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Compton, CA, 2015 to 2025, 10.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Compton?
Compton, CA: median home built 1957; 19,635 of 25,154 homes (78.1%) predate 1980, 16,822 are detached and 3,063 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Compton, CA renters struggle with rent?
5,659 of 9,662 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Compton, CA work from home?
1,763 of 40,787 workers.
How many residents of Compton, CA live below the poverty line?
15,912 residents.