Commerce, California is conveniently in southeast Los Angeles. The lovely neighborhoods are bordered by two rivers, the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo. Commuters find the area very convenient with easy access to The Long Beach Freeway and the Santa Ana Freeway as well a local station for the Metrolink commuter rail service.

Originally a large ranch the area began its conversion to an industrial center in the late 1800s when the railroads were built. Both the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad (eventually renamed Union Pacific) run through the area. As industry in the region grew a number of smaller communities merged and named the town Commerce to further encourage companies to locate their businesses in the community.

Commerce survived the exodus of many businesses by using their location and the huge expansion of international trade to create the popular Citadel Outlet Mall, a shopping destination for many. The Commerce Aquatics complex was built and has trained many successful water polo players, including a four-time Olympic medalist. Additionally, Commerce Casino provides many local employment opportunities and brings income into the town.

There are lovely single-family neighborhoods in Commerce. Potential residents will find homes on lovely manicured lawns located along walkable streets at affordable prices. These welcoming communities offer backyards for barbecues, a great area to walk the dog or take a leisurely stroll after dinner, and a welcoming place to come home to after a hard day's work.

The Montebello Unified School District and Los Angeles Unified School District oversees the public education needs of the area. There are three elementary schools, five middle schools, and four high schools. A number of private institutions are also available for area children.

A favorite shopping destination for both locals and visitors is the Citadel Outlet Mall. The Mall boasts more than 70 large brand name stores, multiple specialty shops, and boutiques. Shoppers will find everything from clothing to jewelry to home furnishings to sunglasses or shoes. Hungry browsers will find a welcoming food court with an incredible choice of delicious options. You can enjoy anything from sushi to a hot dog on a stick, whatever strikes your fancy. A hotel on the grounds even offers special shop and stay packages. In addition to the Mall many other shopping and dining choices are conveniently located for residents.

Area residents can enjoy nature, recreation, and relaxation at local parks. Workout at an indoor gymnasium, cool off at the swimming pool, enjoy the open, beautifully landscaped and well maintained green space or play a game of baseball, football, or volleyball. Have a picnic, let the kids romp on the playground, walk the dog, or take a leisurely stroll. Covered playground equipment and a canopy of shade trees offer a welcome relief from the hot summer sun. Swimming lessons, water polo programs, and community safety classes are available as well. There is are also long and winding hiking and biking trails. Many follow local rivers providing a scenic pathway for exercisers.

Commerce California is an area of lovely neighborhoods with single-family homes in welcoming communities at affordable prices. Residents enjoy the convenience of a large local outlet mall as well as local stores, boutiques, restaurants, and a wide choice of local eateries. Beautiful parks offer recreation and relaxation in lovely open green spaces and nearby hike and bike paths provide terrific exercise opportunities. A local metro rail station as well as easy access to major freeways make this a convenient place to live even for commuters.