A WALK AROUND TOWN
Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88)
A recorded city visit shared by Alex Trinh. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Downey
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
111,793
Median age 37
Median household income
$87,400
Median rent
$1,892/mo
Median home value
$728,500
Schools
27
2 districts
Summer high / winter low
83° / 47°
Pros
- Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,400).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 140% more than the US median ($728,500).
- Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Downey?
Downey spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $676,100 to $770,100 by zip.
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Life in Downey
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
one twelve caffe in downey, ca
A food Short shared by notsavinggrace.
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Is Downey a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,400). Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 140% more than the US median ($728,500). Sales tax is 11%, among the higher rates in the country.
How much do I need to earn to live in Downey?
The median household earns $87,400. Rent at the median ($1,892/month) is about 26% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $75,680 a year.
How many schools are in Downey?
27 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Downey?
Highs average 83°F in August and lows 47°F in December. The most comfortable months are June, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.