What are the schools like in Commerce, CA?

Commerce is served primarily by Montebello Unified. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.

What is the median household income in Commerce?

The median household income in Commerce, CA is $66,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Commerce, CA?

Commerce has an average high temperature of 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches.

Commerce, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Commerce, CA affordable or expensive?

Commerce's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Commerce is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $560,500 and the median rent is $1,310 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Commerce, CA?

Commerce has a violent crime rate of 1448.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 12360.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Commerce, CA a Good Place to Live?

Commerce is a small city of 12,253 in California, with a median household income of $66,071 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Commerce's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Commerce is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Commerce city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Commerce's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Commerce costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Commerce, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$560,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,310	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Commerce's violent crime rate is 1448.0 per 100,000 residents — 281% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1448.0 /100k

Property Crime

12360.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Commerce is served primarily by Montebello Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Commerce, CA	National Avg
School District	Montebello Unified	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Commerce sees average highs of 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 15.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Commerce, CA
Average High — January	68.0°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	15.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Commerce, CA	National Avg
Population	12,253	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	60.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bell, CA 2 mi Bell Gardens, CA 2 mi Maywood, CA 2 mi Montebello, CA 3 mi East Los Angeles, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Commerce

Commerce, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90040

Commerce vs Other Cities

Commerce, CA vs Bell, CA Commerce, CA vs Bell Gardens, CA Commerce, CA vs Maywood, CA Commerce, CA vs Montebello, CA Commerce, CA vs East Los Angeles, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commerce, CA affordable or expensive?

Commerce's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Commerce roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $560,500 and median rent is $1,310/month.

What is the crime rate in Commerce, CA?

Commerce's violent crime rate is 1448.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 12360.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Commerce?

Public schools in Commerce are operated by Montebello Unified. The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Commerce, CA a good place to live?

Commerce, CA has a population of 12,253, a median household income of $66,071, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Commerce?

Commerce averages 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Commerce?

Commerce, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90040.

What is the population of Commerce?

The population of Commerce, California is 12,253 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Commerce?

Key numbers for living in Commerce: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $560,500, median household income $66,071, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Commerce side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.