Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 111,915
Population Density 9,011 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 57,477
Male Population 54,438
Median Age 32.94 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 47%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College CERRITOS COLLEGE
Distance to CERRITOS COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WHITTIER COLLEGE
Distance to WHITTIER COLLEGE 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 34,151
Family Households 25,593
Average Family Size 3.93
Average Household Income $67,051
Median Household Income $54,633
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 47%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.85
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.32
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.90
Murder Risk (County) 2.07
Rape Risk (County) 0.97
Robbery Risk 2.33
Assault Risk (County) 1.80
Property Risk (County) 1.06
Burglary Risk (County) 0.90
Larceny Risk (County) 0.76
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.12

Environment

Average July High Temperature 88.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 47.9° F
Annual Precipitation 14.44 inches
Air Pollution Index 107% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/
Distance to LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ 8 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CLUB DEPORTIVO CHIVAS USA / LOS ANGELES GALAXY
Distance to CLUB DEPORTIVO CHIVAS USA / LOS ANGELES GALAXY 10 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
DOWNEY ADULT SCHOOLADULT EDUCATION12340 WOODRUFF AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
CARPENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4 - 69439 FOSTER RD, DOWNEY, CA 90242
OLD RIVER SCHOOL4 - 611995 OLD RIVER SCH RD, DOWNEY, CA 90241
GRIFFITHS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 89633 TWEEDY LN, DOWNEY, CA 90240
SUSSMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 812500 BIRCHDALE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 811985 OLD RIVER SCH ROAD, DOWNEY, CA 90242
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 810301 WOODRUFF AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
ST MATTHIAS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 127851 E GARDENDALE ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242
COLUMBUS CONT HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1212330 WOODRUFF AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 128141 DE PALMA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241
DOWNEY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1211040 BROOKSHIRE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
KIRKWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 311115 PANGBORN AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 37530 ARNETT ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241
WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 38851 ADOREE ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242
IMPERIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 38133 IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA 90242
PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 59525 TWEEDY LN, DOWNEY, CA 90240
RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 57731 MULLER ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241
GALLATIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 59513 BROOKSHIRE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
RIO SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 59338 GOTHAM ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241
EDITH UNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 59001 LINDSEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
EDWARD C LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 513220 BELLFLOWER BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 90242
GAULDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 59724 SPRY ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 813200 CLARK AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOLK - 810441 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
ST RAYMOND SCHOOLK - 812320 PARAMOUNT BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 90242
KEYSTONE ACADEMYK - 128615 FLORENCE AVE STE 207, DOWNEY, CA 90240
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERK - 311822 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 38613 ALAMEDA ST, DOWNEY, CA 90242
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS SCHOOLK - 58033 3RD ST, DOWNEY, CA 90241
ST MARK'S SCHOOLK - 810354 DOWNEY AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMYK - 87515 FIRESTONE BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 90241
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 1212808 WOODRUFF AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242
LARSON EAST SCHOOLK - 1211044 BROOKSHIRE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90241
BUENA VISTA SCHOOLK - 1212430 BELLFLOWER BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 90242
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA10010 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90240
BANKSCALIFORNIA FEDERAL BANK600 N EUCLID DOWNEY, CA 90240
BANKSDOWNEY SAVINGS8444 FLORENCE AVE DOWNEY, CA 90240
BANKSBANCO POPULAR11101 LA REINA AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA11021 LA REINA AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA9330 FIRESTONE BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSBANK OF THE WEST10230 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSCITIBANK121 STONEWOOD ST DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSFIRESIDE BANK8255 FIRESTONE BLVD # 100 DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSPACIFIC WESTERN BANK10245 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BANK10990 DOWNEY AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSUS BANK10990 DOWNEY AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK9001 FIRESTONE BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL10200 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL8450 FIRESTONE BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90241
GOLFRIO HONDO GOLF COURSE10627 OLD RIVER SCHOOL RD DOWNEY, CA 90241
GOLFSATSUMA LANDSCAPE & MNTNC10627 OLD RIVER SCHOOL RD DOWNEY, CA 90241
GOLFLOS AMIGOS GOLF COURSE7295 QUILL DR DOWNEY, CA 90242
HOSPITALSDOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR8425 IOWA ST DOWNEY, CA 90241
HOSPITALSDOWNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR11500 BROOKSHIRE AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241
HOSPITALSDOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSP HME HLTH12130 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90242
HOSPITALSLAKEWOOD PARK HEALTH CTR12023 LAKEWOOD BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90242
HOSPITALSRANCHO LOS AMIGOS NTL REHAB7601 IMPERIAL HWY DOWNEY, CA 90242
ART AND MUSEUMSDOWNEY MUSEUM OF ART10419 RIVES AVE DOWNEY, CA 90241



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
90240253$541,674$608,197
90241296$534,423$593,820
90242289$457,000$486,749
Displaying 1-5 of 5 in $200-500k range
WOW!  MAJOR FACELIFT COMPLETE. TURNKEY, JUST MOVE IN. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST VALUE IN DOWNEY FOR THE SQUARE FOOTAGE.  GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH HOME WITH AN OVERSIZED FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE.  HUGE LOT. NEWLY PAINTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPET AND VINYL.  NEWLY INSTALLED PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND NEW WOOD FENCING.  ENJOY A LARGE MODERN KITCHEN, NEWLY PAINTED CABINETS WITH NEW COUNTERTOP, STAINLESS STEEL SINK AND FREESTANDING WOLF RANGE/OVEN. INDOOR LAUNDRY. NEW CEILING FANS. BOTH BATHS HAVE BEEN REMODELED WITH SHOWER STALLS. GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH BRICK ACCENTS. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. PERFECTLY LOCATED NEAR SHOPPING, 605 AND 5 FREEWAYS.  THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE.
 9117 Cord Ave
 Downey, CA 90240
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$458,500

What an opportunity!Check out this fine home located in a desired area on the north side of Downey some original wood flooring and newer windows.An added bonus rm w/closet, perfet for a small bedroom or office. A detached two car garage w/alley access. Cute bright kitchen with newer dishwasher and plenty of counter space for those gourmet meals. Kitchen window overlooks the backyard with fruit trees. Central air conditioning and heat and warm cozy fireplace. Near great schools and Stonewood shopping center and freeways. Both a home inspection and termite inspections have been performed. Approved short sale. Call agent with questions.
 9637 Paramount Boulevard
 Downey, CA 90240
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$369,000

Awesome picture perfect neighborhood. Clean home, large yard, detached garage, long driveway, ready to go!
 9253 Klinedale Avenue
 Downey, CA 90240
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$345,000

Beautiful House in the city of Downey, this house is located in a very prime area of downey.Excellent school systems.shopping centers near by and easy access to freeways. This house has lots of upgrades a/c and heat. kitchen cabinets,tile thoughtout,lots of fruit trees,skylights in the livingroom,bonus room can be converted to den, very nice floor plan.
 8658 E. Meadow Road
 Downey, CA 90242
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$339,000

Lowest price in the area, charming 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath, well cared for home, upgraded kitchen w/granite, tile floors, new heater unit,bright,good floorplan. Huge Lot with plenty of possible add on potential. Gated front yard and driveway. Make an offer, seller must move!
 8712 Lyndora St
 Downey, CA 90242
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$250,000


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