Downey, CA

Living in Downey

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 30
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 73
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Schools 30
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Residents

112k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black3%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$569k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$328 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195943%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K52%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downey

United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64

Property Crime in Downey

United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 3 0
Feb 58 3 0
Mar 60 2 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 65 0 0
Jun 68 0 0
Jul 72 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 68 1 0
Nov 62 1 0
Dec 57 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downey

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Downey, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downey, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Downey, CA

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Whittier College
6 miles, NE
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Biola University
7 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Downey, CA

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Pih Hospital-Downey
0 miles, S
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Coast Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Downey, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
22 miles, NW
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