At a Glance
Median Income
$46,000
$24,293 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $328,305
Median Rent
$893/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
14.0% 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+
3.7 / 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 $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,293. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,231 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downey is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,305. Median rent is $893/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
18.9% of adults in Downey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downey has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$24,293
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$4,410M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$893
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$328,305
Housing Units333
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,865 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Downey was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.