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HomeNeighborhoodsDowney
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4.5/5

Downey Report Card

90242 · 420 buildings tracked

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Building Quality

Average building score

C

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

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Maintenance

Violations per building

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Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

420

Violations

0

Complaints

0

Reviews

0

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

0.0

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

0.0

Below avg

Reviews

0

Tenant reviews

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

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12405 Benedict Ave, Downey, CA, 90242

0 violations0 complaints
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9312 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA, 90242

0 violations0 complaints
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8227 Duesler St, Downey, CA, 90242

0 violations0 complaints
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7352 Nada St, Downey, CA, 90242

0 violations0 complaints
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7866 MELVA ST, Downey, CA 90242

0 violations0 complaints

Largest Landlord

Gary R Wolf Trust

4 buildings in this zip code

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Downey Vibe Check

South Downey near the 105 freeway is a more affordable section of the city with a mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes. It's practical and commuter-friendly, with easy access to the 105, 605, and 710 freeways.

AffordableSuburbanCommuter-FriendlyPracticalFamily-Friendly

Pros

  • ✓Affordable Downey rents
  • ✓Freeway access (105/605/710)
  • ✓Family-friendly
  • ✓Growing investment

Cons

  • ✗Freeway noise
  • ✗Limited walkable areas
  • ✗Less charming than north Downey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downey

4 questions answered

Downey (90242) has 420 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.5 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

The largest landlord in Downey (90242) is Gary R Wolf Trust, managing 4 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Downey (90242) has 420 tracked buildings with 0 violations and 0 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Downey (90242) compares to other Los Angeles neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Many buildings in Los Angeles have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Downey (90242) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 90242 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

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Carson

90745 · Harbor

339 buildings

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Santa Monica

90403 · Westside

1,181 buildings

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Torrance

90504 · South Bay

425 buildings

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Burbank

91506 · San Fernando Valley

444 buildings

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

41,685

Median Income

$81k

Renters

51%

Median Age

36.2

Walkability & Transit

50

Good Transit

127 transit stops nearby

7

Rail Stops

120

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Fewer violations than 14% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 11% of neighborhoods