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Commerce, California

Introduction to Commerce, California

Commerce, California, in Los Angeles county, is 1 miles SE of East Los Angeles, California (center to center) and 6 miles SE of Los Angeles, California. Part of the surrounding Los Angeles - Long Beach metro area, the city is surrounded by activity. Commerce is home to some 12,568 residents.

Commerce History

The City of Commerce was originally called Rancho San Antonio. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway constructed a main line through this region in 1887 which led to the industrial development of the area. The name ‘Commerce’ was given to this area sometime in the late 1940s. In 1960, the City of Commerce was incorporated.

Commerce and nearby Attractions

  • Citadel Mall
  • Commerce Casino
  • San Bernardino National Forest
  • Central Library
  • Aquatorium

Things To Do In Commerce

The City of Commerce offers opportunities for a wide range of activities that would appeal to different tastes. There are many places for recreation including four parks, a city camp, a teen center, a senior center and an Aquatorium. Those who are interested in reading can visit any of the four libraries.

Commerce Transportation

The Los Angeles International Airport is nearby.

Commerce Higher Education

The city is served by the East Los Angeles College.

High Points

Commerce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Commerce Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Commerce Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Commerce, CA

Comparing Commerce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population85
Female Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents48
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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