Downey, CA
Living in Downey
Bikeability36
Walkability30
Commute26
Public Transit40
Affordability25
Public Safety39
Airports80
Hospitals17
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
112kPopulation+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
$76kMedian 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
$569kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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
Children's Academy of Success
0 miles, N
Creative Beginnings Elementary Inc
0 miles, NW
Around the World Children Center
1 miles, NE
St Mark's Episcopal School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Downey, CA
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
6 miles, SE
Whittier College
6 miles, NE
Biola University
7 miles, E
University of the West
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downey, CA
Pih Hospital-Downey
0 miles, S
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Downey
1 miles, S
Coast Plaza Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Downey, CA
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
8 miles, S
Los Angeles International Airport
16 miles, W
Bob Hope Airport
22 miles, NW
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
24 miles, SE