Here's what it costs to live in Downey, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,937 per month, while the typical home is valued around $796,600. Households earn a median of $90,699 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$90,699
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,937
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$796,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
110,939
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,933
Per month
Avg Home Value
$801,867
Census ACS
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.9%
What is the cost of living index for Downey?
The cost of living index for Downey is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Downey?
The median gross rent in Downey is $1,937 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Downey?
The median household income in Downey is $90,699 per year.
What is the median home value in Downey?
The median home value in Downey is $796,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Downey?
Air quality data for Downey is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Downey?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
