Commerce, CA

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 not an isolated city. Commerce is home to some 12,568 residents.

The People and Families of Commerce

In Commerce, about 43% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Commerce tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Commerce had a median family income of $36,572.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,020) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Commerce. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Commerce Housing

According to the 2000 census, 47% of the housing in Commerce was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Commerce, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Commerce it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Commerce, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Commerce Almanac

Commerce Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Commerce Public Libraries

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Commerce Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Commerce residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Commerce, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Commerce Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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