Downey

Downey is one of Southeast Los Angeles County’s most desirable residential communities, known for its strong housing demand, established neighborhoods, central location, and long-term property value growth. With tightening inventory and increasing buyer competition, Downey continues to attract families, professionals, and investors seeking convenience, lifestyle, and long-term value within Southern California real estate.

Overview for Downey, CA

111,793 people live in Downey, where the median age is 36.9 and the average individual income is $37,122.378. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

111,793

Total Population

36.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,122.378

Average individual Income

🌴 Downey Real Estate & Community Guide

Downey is one of Southeast Los Angeles County’s most established and sought-after residential communities, known for its strong housing demand, family-oriented neighborhoods, convenient location, and long-term property value growth. Centrally located between Downtown Los Angeles and Orange County, Downey continues to attract buyers seeking a balance between suburban residential living, accessibility, and investment potential within Southern California real estate.

Downey real estate offers a diverse range of housing opportunities, including single-family homes, luxury residences, move-up properties, updated traditional homes, investment opportunities, and highly desirable residential neighborhoods that appeal to professionals, families, investors, and long-term homeowners alike. Buyers are often drawn to Downey because of its stronger neighborhood identity, accessibility throughout Southern California, and overall lifestyle convenience.

 

🏡 Living in Downey

One of Downey’s biggest attractions is its combination of residential comfort, accessibility, and lifestyle amenities.

Residents enjoy close proximity to:

☕ Restaurants, cafes & entertainment  
🛍️ Shopping centers & retail districts  
🌳 Parks & recreation areas  
🏥 Major medical & employment centers  
🚗 Convenient freeway access throughout Los Angeles & Orange County  
🌴 Established residential communities with strong long-term appeal  

Downey continues to attract buyers looking for a more stable and family-oriented suburban environment while remaining connected to major employment hubs and Southern California destinations.

 

📈 Downey Housing Market

The Downey housing market remains highly competitive due to tightening inventory levels and continued buyer demand throughout Southeast Los Angeles County.

Current Downey market trends include:

📊 Median home prices around $949K  
👀 Homes averaging only 3–5 showings before contract  
⏱️ Average time on market between 16–22 days  
📉 Housing inventory near 1.8 months of supply  

With inventory continuing to tighten and homes moving quickly, properly positioned properties are attracting motivated and decisive buyers throughout Downey.

 

🌟 Why Buyers Are Moving Fast in Downey

Buyers searching for homes for sale in Downey are often looking for:

✔️ Strong long-term property values  
✔️ Family-oriented neighborhoods  
✔️ Convenient Los Angeles & Orange County access  
✔️ Investment & rental potential  
✔️ Shopping, dining & lifestyle amenities  
✔️ Established residential communities  
✔️ Limited inventory & continued buyer demand  

Downey’s combination of location, accessibility, and long-term neighborhood stability continues to support strong buyer activity across multiple price points.

 

📍 Downey Neighborhood Lifestyle

Downey offers a suburban lifestyle while remaining highly connected to surrounding employment and entertainment hubs throughout Southern California. Buyers often appreciate the city’s larger residential neighborhoods, accessibility, and strong sense of community identity.

The city also provides convenient access to nearby communities including:

📍 Norwalk  
📍 Whittier  
📍 Bellflower  
📍 Lakewood  
📍 Long Beach  
📍 Commerce  

This central Southeast Los Angeles County location continues to make Downey especially attractive for professionals, families, investors, and long-term homeowners seeking convenience without sacrificing neighborhood quality.

 

🏠 Buying or Selling a Home in Downey

Whether you're searching for a family home, luxury property, investment opportunity, move-up residence, or long-term ownership opportunity, Downey continues to stand out as one of Southeast Los Angeles County’s strongest and most competitive housing markets.

With inventory remaining limited and buyer demand continuing to strengthen, strategic pricing, high-quality presentation, and targeted marketing have become increasingly important for sellers looking to maximize results in today’s

Around Downey, CA

There's plenty to do around Downey, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Elvis Style Studio, Sunny Beauty Salon, and Uli’s Barbershop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 2.05 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.51 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.37 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.39 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.03 miles 14 reviews 4.7/5 stars

Schools in Downey, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Downey. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Downey, CA

Downey has 34,727 households, with an average household size of 9.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downey do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 111,793 people call Downey home. The population density is 9,028.615 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

111,793

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.9482919324108

Median Age

48.07 / 51.93%

Men vs Women

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  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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34,727

Total Households

9.62

Average Household Size

$37,122.378

Average individual Income

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WORK WITH ANDREW

Here’s some great news for first-time buyers: more options are coming to market. Last month, we saw a jump in the number of listings for entry-level homes. Contact me today so we can explore all the latest options together to find your first home.