At a Glance
Median Income
$87,400
$37,122 per capita
Home Value
$728,500
Zillow: $878,882
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
10.0% smoking rate
How Downey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downey residents earn a median household income of $87,400 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,122. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downey is $728,500 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $878,882. Median rent is $1,892/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
25.6% of adults in Downey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downey has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population111,793
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density9,008/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born31.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,400
Per Capita$37,122
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$728,500
Rent$1,892
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$878,882
Housing Units35,907
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation125 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Downey was founded in 1873.
The median home in Downey was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
31.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.