Compton, CA vs National City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
National City leads in crime level (19.1 vs 34.8). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $59,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 90,986 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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