Compton is a small town of 247 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,393
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Compton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Compton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Compton 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: 92.2
Compton's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Compton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Compton, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,063
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Compton's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
90.9 /100k
Property Crime
208.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Compton, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Compton sees average highs of 28.3°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Compton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Compton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,400 and median rent is $1,063/month.
Compton's violent crime rate is 90.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 208.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Compton, IL has a population of 247, a median household income of $58,393, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Compton averages 28.3°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches
with about 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Compton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61318.
The population of Compton, Illinois is 247 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Compton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $74,400, median household income $58,393, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Compton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
