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Commerce.
About
Life in Commerce
Commerce is a community of 12,072 people in California. The median household income is $77,064, median rent runs about $1,549 per month, and median home values are around $598,700. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
Commerce at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
36.8%
Broadband Internet
84.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Commerce: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Commerce, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (86.5%), and 76.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
45.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Commerce
In Commerce, rent runs 24% below the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,915
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $694,535 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Commerce and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Commerce, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Commerce: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commerce is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Commerce Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute27.4 min avg
How Commerce residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Commerce, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 15 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 287% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Commerce runs 287% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,273.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
10,878.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Commerce Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Commerce, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
170 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Commerce is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Commerce, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Commerce is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Commerce has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
28
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.22" |
| Mar | 71°F | 51°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.61" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.48" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.04" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.61" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.92" |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Commerce
Uninsured
13.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Commerce's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Los Angeles
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Los Angeles
Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Montebello
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Commerce
Commerce's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Commerce (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
7.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
10.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Commerce
Commerce has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
36 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
54 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Commerce
City Of Commerce Rosewood Library
5655 Jillson St., Commerce
Bandini Branch
5655 Jillson St., Commerce
Bristow Park Branch
1466 S. Mcdonnell Ave., Commerce
Veterans Branch
6134 S. Greenwood Ave., Commerce
Cities Near Commerce
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Commerce?
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Commerce FAQ
Is Commerce, California affordable?⌄
Commerce's median rent is $1,549/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $77,064/year. Median home value is $598,700.
Is Commerce, California safe?⌄
Commerce's violent crime rate was 1274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 10878 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Commerce, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Commerce, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Commerce, California?⌄
The cost of living in Commerce is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,549/month and median household income is $77,064/year. The median home value is $598,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Commerce, California?⌄
The average commute in Commerce is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from