Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Milkyway Tea House
Coffee Shop
3rd Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Drinx
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tierra Mia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lollicup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Taliza Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Marin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Downey Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stay Gallery
Art Gallery
Studio Movie Grill Downey
Cinema
Allen Layne Stadium
Stadium
McDonald's Museum
Museum
Downey Art Museum
Museum
Cinemark Downey 14 and XD
Cinema
Columbia Memorial Space Center
Museum
Golf N' Stuff
Theme Park
Regal Edwards South Gate & IMAX
Cinema
Ross Auditorium
Theatre Arts
BIANCHI Stadium 11
Cinema
Regency Norwalk 8
Cinema
AMC Norwalk 20
Cinema
Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center
Water Park
Food and Drink (38) A+
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Hookah Hub
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Creamistry
Sweets
Waba Grill
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Randy's Donuts
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Fatimas Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Glen Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Shuttle Inn
Bar
Uncle Henry's Deli
Deli
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
The Camp Transformation Center
Gym
Crossfit Downey
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
McCaughan Gymnasium
Gym
City of Commerce Gym
Gym
Curves
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Granny's Donuts
Bakery
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
85 Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Super A Foods
Grocery Store
El Marlin Seafood Store
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Superior
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (51) F
Furman Park
Park
Discovery Sports Complex
Park
Rio San Gabriel Park
Park
Brookshire Children's Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Apollo Park
Park
Dennis the Menace Park
Park
Wilderness Park
Park
Temple Park
Park
Crawford Park
Park
John Anson Ford Park
Park
Botanical Gardens
Park
Botanical Gardens
Park
Robert White Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Bench
Park
Treasure Island Park
Park
Santa Fe Springs Park
Park
Santa Fe Springs Park
Park
Bell Gardens Skate Park
Park
Santa Fe Springs Playground
Park
Circle Park
Park
Bell Gardens Park
Park
Bell Gardens Park
Park
All-American Park
Park
Shops (14) C+
The Pride Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Le My's Nails
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Stonewood Center
Mall
Asurion Phone & Tech Repair
Electronics
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
76
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Curacao
Department Store
WSS
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
ampm
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Pat's 605 Cyclery
Bicycle
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
dd's Discounts
Department Store
See more Downey amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Downey.
Public Transit Stops (52)
Stops & Stations
A+
Firestone / Brookshire
Bus Stop
Firestone / Brookshire
Bus Stop
Firestone / Downey
Bus Stop
Firestone / Downey
Bus Stop
Firestone / Patton
Bus Stop
Firestone / Patton
Bus Stop
Firestone / Lakewood
Bus Stop
Firestone / Lakewood
Bus Stop
Firestone / Paramount
Bus Stop
Firestone / Paramount
Bus Stop
Paramount / Firestone
Bus Stop
Paramount / Phlox
Bus Stop
Paramount / Phlox
Bus Stop
Paramount / Firestone
Bus Stop
Paramount / Brookmill
Bus Stop
Paramount / Brookmill
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Firestone / Stonewood Ctr
Bus Stop
Firestone / Stonewood Ctr
Bus Stop
Metro
Bus Stop
Paramount / Stewart and Gray
Bus Stop
Firestone / Rives
Bus Stop
Downey (Stonewood Center)
Bus Stop
Paramount / Stewart and Gray
Bus Stop
Firestone / Rives
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0%
F
See more Downey commute data

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downey is 162/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
See more Downey cost of living data

crime D-

Downey crime rates are 3,111 per 100k, which is 9% higher than California
Property Crime
2,650 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
461 crimes per 100k
D-
See more Downey crime data

employment A

The median income in Downey is $75,974 - which is 19% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$75,974
B
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
See more Downey employment data

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bright Now
Dentist
Downey Police Department
Police
PIH Health Hospital - Downey
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downey Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Downey Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Downey Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Downey Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
San Angel Dental Group
Dentist
Rancho Los Amigos South Campus
Hospital
Raul Castellanos, Jr., D.D.S.
Dentist
Bell Gardens Police Department
Police
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #39
Fire Station
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #57
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Offices
Clinic
Coast Plaza Hospital
Hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #98
Fire Station
West Coast Dental
Dentist
Los Angeles County Fire Department Station #25
Fire Station
Dr. Andy Yoon DMD
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
See more Downey health & safety data

housing C+

Downey home prices are $582,500 - which is 42% higher than California
Home Price
$582,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
7.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
See more Downey housing data

schools C

The Downey graduation rate is 74% - which is 7% lower than California
School Test Scores
45%
F
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D
Elementary Schools (28) A
Around The World Children Center
Children'S Academy Of Success
Creative Beginnings Elementary Inc
St Mark'S Episcopal School
Alameda Elementary
Rio Hondo Elementary
Montessori Children'S Academy
Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Williams Elementary
Kirkwood Christian Schools
Doty Middle
St Raymond School
Sussman Middle
Gauldin Elementary
Griffiths Middle
Imperial Elementary
Gallatin Elementary
Old River Elementary
Los Angeles County Special Education
Alternative Opportunity Programs
Price Elementary
Stauffer Middle
Ward Elementary
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Unsworth Elementary
High Schools (8) A
Downey High
Warren High
Los Angeles County Rop
Los Angeles County Special Education
Downey Community Day
Columbus Continuation
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey
Santa Fe High
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
Paramount High
Bell Gardens High
Pioneer Baptist School
Vista High
Paramount Unified Community Day
Pathway Independent Study
Norwalk High
Bellflower High
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
Lynwood High
Elizabeth Learning Center
See more Downey education data

ratings A+

Downey has an overall rating of 86% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
B+
See more Downey user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings
Photo of Downey, CA
( 10 Ratings )

Living in Downey, CA

Downey Area Facts

New Real Estate Listings in Downey Area
Search Homes for Sale in Downey, CA

Downey Reviews

Write a review about Downey Tell people what you like or don't like about Downey…
the city of My Girlfriend Miranda Cosgrove 5 rating By TJ Javier Avellan ( May 30, 2014) Hi my name is TJ Javier Avellan and yes it is very true that i am in a open relationship with Miranda Cosgrove!!!!!
I LOVE Miranda and with all of my heart and 3 years ago i started meeting and dating Miranda Cosgrove on her old website mirandacosgroveofficial.com and she always
...Read More wanted to give me Kisses with red lip stick and see me in Brooklyn New York but poor thing she couldn't come because of her 10 year TV Production Contract but i now live in Howell New Jersey but this is what we need Miranda to know since i'm not in New York anymore and OH MY GOD I Love California and California is very beautiful awesome and warm state and i always dreamed of living here in California Because I Love California and so i can stay close to Miranda Cosgrove and hey also California is the place i always love and dreamed about being and living in. anyways here is a page on facebook to like and that i invented thats very important to us and the name of my facebook page i want more likes on is called Please Get TJ Javier Avellan and Miranda Cosgrove back together and so i can finally get the Best of Miranda Cosgrove and since she stopped replying because they shutted down her website mirandacosgroveofficial.com and so i can upload more photos and status on that facebook page i invented. thank you so much for your cooperation.
Sincerely: TJ Javier Avellan
P.S. I have P.D.D./N.O.S. Read Less
Downey, CA - Perfect Little City For Family Fun 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) Travelers passing through the city of Downey, California should visit The Columbia Memorial Space Center. At five dollars per ticket, admission to this fun-filled attraction is affordable and well worth every cent. Kids and adults will both enjoy the many science and space exhibi ...Read More ts offered here. Numerous restaurant options are found in Downey, especially chain restaurants. Travelers foreign to Southern California may want to visit Bob's Big Boy and In N' Out Burger. Both chains serve some of the best burgers and fries found in this region. A more unique venue, El Azteca Taqueria on Paramount makes authentic and fresh Mexican cuisine every day. Each scrumptious selection on the menu tastes identical to authentic Mexican recipes.

Downey is a lovely little city amidst the hustle and bustle of the Los Angeles metro area, but real estate prices are still fair. Neighborhoods are pretty and crime rates in Downey are low. A downfall to living in this quaint little city is the traffic. Downey is nestled between four major freeways, making streets busy most of the day. After the rush of traffic has slowed for the evening, streets clear out and Downey regains its small-town feeling with families seen walking and enjoying the mild climate. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Downey?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Downey, CA Livability

      vs

      Downey, CA

      Downey is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. The Apollo Space program was actually birthed in Downey, making it a very important location. Other important feats of this city include the oldest McDonald's in America that is still in operation. Downey has a population of over 100,000 people. It has a large history involving the Spanish Empire, which has since transformed into a center for aerospace missions.

      Downey has great community organizations to fight violence and gang-related activity in the city such as GOOD. There are many community events available to your family in this city as well including sports teams, scholarships, counseling and more. This is a great city for small business owners and business growth as well as it has won the "Most Business-Friendly City" award.

      The cost of housing in Downey, California is significantly higher than the cost in the rest of the nation. It is almost two times higher than the housing costs of the rest of the country. It is a bit higher than the cost of housing in the rest of California. To give an example, the average rental price in Downey is around $1700 at the lower end of one-bedroom apartments.

      The high cost of living continues throughout the prices of other goods and services in Downey, California. Groceries are slightly higher than the price of groceries around the nation, and around the same as the price of groceries in the rest of California. The price of utilities is lower than it is in the rest of California, but it is slightly higher than the nation's average price of utilities.

      Transportation in Downey is also slightly more expensive than the rest of the nation. There are public transportation options available as well, however. There are public buses provided through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. These go throughout Downey and throughout the greater Los Angeles area. There is also a local service specific to Downey called the DowneyLINK.

      As previously mentioned, the Apollo mission was developed in Downey. With this in mind, there is a Columbia Memorial Space Center to visit to reminisce on this history. There are also many outdoor spaces to enjoy the beauty of Downey including Rio San Gabriel Park Wilderness Park and Furman Park. There are many orange groves to visit throughout the city as well as Downey is known as the "orange-grove town."

      Downey is a very unique city in California. It has many unique things to experience such as a museum dedicated to the aerospace industry, orange groves and the oldest McDonald's in the country. Downey can be expensive to live in, but it is important to consider the beauty that comes along with living in Downey.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downey? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Furman Park
      Discovery Sports Complex
      Rio San Gabriel Park
      Brookshire Children's Park
      Independence Park
      Apollo Park
      Dennis the Menace Park
      Wilderness Park

      Entertainment

      Downey Civic Theatre
      Stay Gallery
      Studio Movie Grill Downey
      Allen Layne Stadium
      McDonald's Museum
      Downey Art Museum
      Cinemark Downey 14 and XD
      Columbia Memorial Space Center

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Panda Express
      Hookah Hub
      Wingstop
      Creamistry
      Waba Grill
      Boston Market
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downey? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Downey.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downey a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
      Rancho Los Amigos South Campus
      PIH Health Hospital - Downey
      Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors