How long is the commute from Compton, CA?
Workers who live in Compton, CA take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Compton get to work
| Means of transportation | Compton | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±1.8 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±1.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.0 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Compton, the average commute is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Compton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Compton ranks 63 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Compton
| Vehicles available | Compton | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% (±2.1 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±2.3 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±2.3 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Compton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Compton
| Compton | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.0 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±1.1 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±1.8 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Compton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Compton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton | — | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 1.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 1.9 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 2.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lynwood | 2.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Paramount | 3.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Carson | 3.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| South Gate | 4.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Gardena | 4.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paramount, CA (28.4 minutes), Carson, CA (27.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willowbrook, CA (33.1 minutes), South Gate, CA (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 57 (tie) | La Puente | 30.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 57 (tie) | Temple City | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 59 | Lancaster | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 60 (tie) | Los Angeles | 30.7 minutes (±0.2) |
| 60 (tie) | Avocado Heights | 30.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 62 | Mayflower Village | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 63 (tie) | Compton | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 63 (tie) | Inglewood | 30.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 63 (tie) | Vincent | 30.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 63 (tie) | West Rancho Dominguez | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 67 (tie) | Alhambra | 30.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 67 (tie) | Duarte | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 67 (tie) | Lynwood | 30.3 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Compton
How long is the average commute in Compton?
Workers who live in Compton, CA take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Compton without a car?
7.0% of households in Compton have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Compton?
5.0% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Compton worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Compton city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Compton city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Compton city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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