Where Is Compton, California? Location and Boundaries

Compton: A Community in South Los Angeles

Compton is an unincorporated community within the City of Los Angeles, California. It lies approximately:

• 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Los Angeles
• 12 miles (19 km) north of Long Beach
• 15 miles (24 km) east of Torrance

Its boundaries are defined by major freeways: the Harbor Freeway (I-110) to the north, the Imperial Highway to the south, and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) to the east. This strategic location places Compton at the heart of the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.