Housing & Real Estate — Downey, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 35,870 |
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| Occupied | 34,727 |
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| Vacant | 1,143 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 17,597 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 17,130 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $796,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$980,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,892/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,323/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 733 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,237 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,371 |
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| Built before 1960 | 19,225 |
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| Median Year Built | 1959 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
