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Compton, California · ZIP 90220

Compton — ZIP 90220

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Compton (90220) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Compton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $643K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$643K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$643K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

277,089

Violent Crime

53,548

Property Crime

223,541

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Los Angeles County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Tibby ElementaryKG–08554
41%
47%
Laurel Street ElementaryKG–08377
36%
55%
Bursch ElementaryKG–08370
32%
45%
Dickison ElementaryKG–08681
30%
42%
Robert F. Kennedy ElementaryKG–08610
25%
36%
McKinley ElementaryKG–08331
23%
36%
Longfellow ElementaryKG–08450
22%
30%
Davis Middle06–08520
20%
38%
Enterprise Middle06–08182
15%
34%
Walton Middle07–0872
12%
27%
Bunche Middle06–08286
10%
20%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

49,156

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90220 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 90220 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 90220 is approximately $643K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 90220 in Compton has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.