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About Commerce
City in California, United StatesCommerce is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 12,378 at the 2020 census, down from 12,823 at the 2010 census. It is usually referred to as the City of Commerce to distinguish it from the common noun. It is bordered by Vernon on the west, Los Angeles on the northwest, East Los Angeles on the north, Montebello on the east, Downey and Bell Gardens on the south, and Maywood on the southwest. The Los Angeles River forms part of its southwestern boundary, and the Rio Hondo separates it from Downey. Commerce is served by the Long Beach and Santa Ana freeways, as well as the Metrolink commuter rail service at the Commerce station.
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How Commerce ranks
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Housing in Commerce
The typical Commerce home is worth about $691,000, up 1.7% in a year, 10% below the California typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Commerce
Safety Grade D-
Commerce reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 100% report less.
Health in Commerce
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Schools in Commerce
All Commerce schools →School Grade C
The public schools Commerce’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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