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West Compton market report · September 2026West Compton, CA Housing Market: Home Values, Prices & Trends
The typical West Compton home is worth about $711,309, up 1.2% from a year ago (Zillow, September 2026).
By Memo Dinh, REALTOR® · CA DRE #02066757Updated monthly · data through
Key takeaways
- The typical home value in West Compton is about $711,309 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.2% from a year earlier.
- At the typical value of $711,309 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $3,878 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
Los Angeles County home sales (C.A.R.)
County-wide figures for existing single-family homes from the California Association of REALTORS® monthly report, September 2026.
What it means for you
If you're buying
At the typical value of $711,309 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $3,878 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
If you're selling
Typical home values are up 1.2% from a year ago.
A value based on recent sales near you, not an online estimate, is the best place to start.
How West Compton compares in Los Angeles County
West Compton has the #85 highest typical home value of the 112 Los Angeles County places on this site. The middle typical value across them is $863,822. Places with similar values:
| Place | Typical value | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | $738,161 | +0.2% |
| West Athens | $736,537 | +0.3% |
| La Puente | $715,511 | +0.6% |
| Baldwin Park | $708,074 | +0.6% |
| Azusa | $705,662 | +0.4% |
| Signal Hill | $700,178 | +0.1% |
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Where each number comes from
| Figure | Value | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $711,309 | Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) | September 2026 |
| 5-year change in typical value | +9.6% | Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County median sold price, existing single-family homes | $994,670 | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County closed sales vs. a year earlier | -10.9% | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County median days on market | 30 days | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| Los Angeles County months of supply (Unsold Inventory Index) | 4.0 | C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report | September 2026 |
| 30-year mortgage rate used in payment examples | 7.24% | Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey | week of October 29, 2026 |
Quick answers
How much is a typical home in West Compton, CA?
The typical home value in West Compton is about $711,309 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.2% from a year earlier.
How much have home values in West Compton changed over five years?
About +9.6% over the past five years, based on the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026.
What is the mortgage payment on a typical West Compton home?
About $3,878 a month in principal and interest on a $711,309 home with 20% down at 7.24% (Freddie Mac 30-year average). Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra, and your rate will differ.
What is the median home price in Los Angeles County?
$994,670 for existing single-family homes sold in September 2026, up 1.2% from a year earlier, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Homes took a median 30 days to sell, with 4.0 months of supply.
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Sources
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city level, through September 2026: zillow.com/research/data
- California Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report, county table (existing single-family homes): car.org
- Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed, week of October 29, 2026
Each figure on this page is shown with its source and period; sources differ in method and timing, so their numbers won't match exactly. ZHVI is Zillow's estimate of a typical home value (middle third of homes), not an appraisal or a sale price. Listing figures describe homes for sale, not closed sales. Payment examples are principal and interest only and are not a loan offer. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not legal, tax or financial advice.
Memorial “Memo” Dinh | REALTOR® | CA DRE #02066757 | Epique Realty | Prestige Luxury Group | Equal Housing Opportunity