Is Compton, CA 90221 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Compton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 57% of homes in Compton, CA 90221 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (59% then), homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $649,719. Overall, Compton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, Compton ranks #174 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.