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Compton, CA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$640K1-yr changeUp2.7%

The typical home value in Compton, CA is $640K as of September 2026, up 2.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Compton ZIP code, the median list price is $650K and homes spend a median of 53 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Compton, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$640K
1-yr changeMedian across Compton ZIPs
+2.7%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Compton
3
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+2.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Compton over the last 12 months: $623K in Sep 2025 to $640K in Sep 2026 (+2.7%).

Sep 2025$623K

Sep 2026$640K

Median Zillow home value index across Compton's ZIP codes.

Context

Compton's housing market shows modest growth and steady activity. The typical home value sits at $640,240, up 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. There are currently 83 homes for sale with 50 new listings, and homes typically stay on the market for 53 days. The median list price is $649,972, with 8.9% of listings carrying a price cut. If you're thinking about selling, the supply is modest and homes are moving at a reasonable pace, though the modest price appreciation means timing matters more than waiting for a spike.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Compton, CA?

Typical home value

$640K

Up2.7%YoY

Median list price

$650K

Days on market

53

Homes for sale

83

Price cuts

8.9%

New listings

50

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Compton's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Compton, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Compton, CA are up 2.7% over the past year, from $623K in September 2025 to $640K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Compton, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$640,240+2.7%
September 2025$623,304No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Compton ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Compton, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Compton, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 53 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Compton ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 83 active listings across Compton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Compton housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Compton ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Compton rose 2.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Compton?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Compton shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 2.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Compton ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Compton?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Compton ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Compton, CA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Compton?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Compton is $640,240, which represents a 2.7% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Compton?

There are 83 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 50 new listings added to the market.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Compton?

The median days on market in Compton is 53 days as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Compton, CA?

Typical home values in Compton, CA are up 2.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Compton, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Compton, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 53 days on market and 9% of listings with a price cut in the typical Compton ZIP code, and 50 new listings against 83 active listings across Compton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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