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Compare Compton to Isla Vista

This post compares Compton, California to Isla Vista, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Compton (city) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 97,847 27,484
Income (median) $31,615 $26,240
Home Value (median) $287,300 $416,700
White 39% 59%
Black 30% 2%
Asian 0% 19%
With Kids 52% 7%
Age (median) 30 20
Rentals 45% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Compton or Isla Vista?
A: Compton has a larger population count than Isla Vista: 97847 compared with 27484 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Compton or in Isla Vista?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Compton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Compton or Isla Vista?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Compton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Compton versus 98% for Isla Vista.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Compton may include: Willowbrook, Adelanto, and Moreno-Valley.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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