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Compton California
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Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 96,455. It is known as the "Hub City" due to its geographic centrality in Los Angeles County. Neighborhoods in Compton include Sunny Cove, Leland, Downtown Compton, and Richland Farms. The city is generally a working class city with some middle-class neighborhoods, and is home to a relatively young population, at an average 25 years of age, compared to the American median age of 35 (2010 data).

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I actually live down the street from a senior living building. But it's mostly older people that stay around here every one gets along well and they all send me to the store if they need things and I don't mind doing it.

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I'm a hard working loving caring person who would give the shirt of my back to help someone

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Very quiet neighborhood, kids playing signs, very respectful, no drama

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It's pretty laid back neighbors know each other and look out for one another and there is a: village than just somewhere to live.

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I believe this city is age friendly because their are various amounts of schools many different work places, and various ways of transportation.

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