Compton College Area, Compton, CA
Compton College Area — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Compton College Area Neighborhood Overview
The Compton College Area is a residential neighborhood in the city of Compton, California, anchored by its namesake community college. The area presents a balanced housing market with a homeownership rate of 53.9%, indicating a slight majority of owner-occupied homes, while a 46.1% renter-occupied rate shows a significant rental presence. The median home value is $482,400, with the average home size being 1,125 square feet, offering relatively compact living spaces typical of the region.
This neighborhood is classified as a Prime market tier, with recent mortgage data showing 444 total loan originations. The lending activity is dominated by conventional loans, which accounted for 322 of these originations, while FHA loans made up 110 and VA loans 12. The median gross rent is $1,488 per month, and the median household income is $64,439, providing context for the local affordability dynamics between renting and owning in this community.
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Compton College Area Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $482K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $64K |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.9% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90221 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 444 |
| VA Loan Originations | 12 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $638K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 322 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 110 |
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-10-17
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