Primary sources for Downey, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Downey, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Downey, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Downey, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Downey, CA
Electricity rates in Downey, California
Downey, CA ranks 23 of 263 California cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1959). Downey, California has 111,793 residents in 34,727 households; 23.2% heat with electricity.
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Downey on the map
Los Angeles County, with Downey marked
Housing and heating in Downey
Downey, CA: 29,601 of 35,870 homes were built before 1980 and 1,896 in 2000 or later. Downey, CA has 20,408 detached houses, 11,090 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 291 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Downey, CA
% of homes by decade built, Downey, CA
- 4pre-40
- 1040s
- 4050s
- 1760s
- 1270s
- 880s
- 490s
- 300s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Downey, CA
| Downey, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey, CA, median year built | 1959 | 1965 | -6 years | 237 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, built before 1980 | 82.5% | 71.1% | +11.4 points | 15 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, built 2000 or later | 5.3% | 10.6% | -5.4 points | 240 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, detached houses | 56.9% | 47.6% | +9.3 points | 160 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 30.9% | 35.7% | -4.8 points | 41 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, mobile homes | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.8 points | 212 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, renter households | 49.3% | 53.9% | -4.6 points | 63 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, median home value | $728,500 | $783,300 | -$54,800 | 119 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,892 | $1,893 | -$1 | 159 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, people per household | 3.19 | 2.85 | +0.34 | 79 of 263 |
Who supplies Downey
Los Angeles County lists 7 utilities for Downey, CA (111,793 residents): homes pay 14.55 to 33.81 cents per kWh, about $73 to $170 a month at 503 kWh, 1.0% to 2.3% of the $87,400 Downey median income. Los Angeles County page.
Facts about Downey
- Residents of Downey, CA, ACS 2023
- 111,79357 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Downey, CA
- $87,400169 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Downey, CA
- 34,7273.22 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Downey, CA
- 50.7%17,597 owners and 17,130 renter households
- Housing units in Downey, CA
- 35,8701,143 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Downey, CA
- 23.2%8,054 of 34,727 homes
- Land area of Downey, CA
- 12.4 sq mi9,009.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Downey, CA
- 1.0% to 2.3%at 503 kWh a month over the $87,400 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Downey, CA
- 9NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Downey, CA
- 195929,601 of 35,870 homes (82.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Downey, CA
- $728,500$1,892 gross rent a month, 3.12% of value a year
Outage risk around Downey
Downey, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 4 wind and 5 tornado, 8.1 per 100,000 residents of 111,793. Top gust near Downey, CA: 52 knots, 60 mph. Damage near Downey, CA: $5K.
Reports within 15 miles of Downey, CA
wind and tornado reports, Downey, CA
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| Downey, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey, CA, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Downey, CA, 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Downey, CA, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Downey, CA, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Cost of living with electricity in Downey
Downey, CA: 34,727 households at $1,344 a year per home for electricity (Los Angeles County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $46.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,894 a year per household.
| Group in Downey, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Downey, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey, CA, all households | 34,727 | $1,344 | $46.7 million | 1.54% |
| Downey, CA, homeowners | 17,597 | $1,848 | $32.5 million | 2.11% |
| Downey, CA, renters | 17,130 | $913 | $15.6 million | 1.04% |
Who lives in Downey: income, cars, homes
In Downey, CA, 9,682 of 16,519 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,601 households moved in since 2018 and 7,893 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. Of 54,368 workers in Downey, CA, 4,521 work from home, 39,943 drive alone, 1,567 ride transit and 909 walk. Downey, CA homes: 18,258 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,208 none or one, median 4.8 rooms. In Downey, CA, 4,999 of 34,727 households earn under $35,000, 9,535 $35,000-$75,000, 11,595 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,598 $150,000 or more. 10,146 residents of Downey, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.0. In Downey, CA, 1,717 households own no vehicle and 23,480 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Downey, CA
| Downey, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Downey, CA, households under $35,000 | 14.4% | 153 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, households $150,000 or more | 24.8% | 165 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, residents below poverty | 9.1% | 152 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, median age | 37.0 | 140 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.9% | 196 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, households without a vehicle | 4.9% | 139 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 67.6% | 135 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, workers at home | 8.3% | 198 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, cost-burdened renters | 58.6% | 85 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, moved in since 2018 | 24.8% | 206 of 263 |
| Downey, CA, moved in before 2000 | 22.7% | 82 of 263 |
Analyst note on Downey
Downey, CA counts 111,793 residents in 34,727 households, on 12.4 square miles. Household income in Downey, CA is $87,400; 17,597 of its 34,727 households own. 8,054 of the 34,727 occupied homes in Downey, CA heat with electricity.
Downey, CA has 35,870 housing units, 1,143 of them vacant or seasonal. Downey, CA ranks 41 of 263 California cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (31%). Downey, CA ranks 63 of 263 California cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (9 since 2015).
Downey, CA ranks 63 of 263 California cities for the share of renter households (49%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Downey
Compare Downey with nearby cities
| City near Downey, CA | Distance from Downey | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 111,793 | $87,400 | 1959 | $728,500 | 9 | 8.3% |
| Bell Gardens, CA | 2.3 mi northwest | 38,661 (-73,132) | $55,372 (-$32,028) | 1959 (+0 yr) | $527,900 (-$200,600) | 9 (+0) | 6.2% (-2.1 pts) |
| Paramount, CA | 3.4 mi southwest | 52,546 (-59,247) | $70,912 (-$16,488) | 1970 (+11 yr) | $500,400 (-$228,100) | 10 (+1) | 6.2% (-2.1 pts) |
| Norwalk, CA | 3.4 mi southeast | 100,713 (-11,080) | $98,709 (+$11,309) | 1957 (-2 yr) | $616,600 (-$111,900) | 10 (+1) | 6.7% (-1.6 pts) |
| Bellflower, CA | 3.5 mi south | 77,396 (-34,397) | $77,602 (-$9,798) | 1966 (+7 yr) | $661,100 (-$67,400) | 10 (+1) | 8.9% (+0.5 pts) |
| South Gate, CA | 3.6 mi west | 91,836 (-19,957) | $71,315 (-$16,085) | 1952 (-7 yr) | $608,500 (-$120,000) | 10 (+1) | 6.4% (-1.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Downey
| ZIP area touching Downey, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Downey | Share of Downey's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 90241 (Downey, CA) | 100.0% | 39.3% |
| 90242 (Downey, CA) | 100.0% | 36.4% |
| 90240 (Downey, CA) | 100.0% | 24.3% |
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Questions on Downey
Downey: what is the electricity rate?
Downey, CA has no price of its own; its 111,793 residents are served by one of 7 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $73 to $170. In Downey, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Downey: how does it rank among California cities?
Downey, CA: rank 57 of 263 by its 111,793 residents, rank 169 of 263 by $87,400 median income.
Downey: how many homes heat with electricity?
Downey, CA: 8,054 of 34,727 occupied homes, 23.2%; Los Angeles County 28.5%.
Downey: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 1.0% to 2.3% of the $87,400 median income in Downey, CA.
Downey: damaging storms reported nearby?
9 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Downey, CA, 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Downey?
Downey, CA: median home built 1959; 29,601 of 35,870 homes (82.5%) predate 1980, 20,408 are detached and 11,090 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Downey, CA renters struggle with rent?
9,682 of 16,519 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Downey, CA work from home?
4,521 of 54,368 workers.
How big are the homes in Downey, CA?
18,258 of 35,870 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.8 rooms.