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Downey, California · ZIP 90242

Downey — ZIP 90242

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Downey (90242) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Downey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $828K.

46OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share0%
Property crime share100%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$828K
Median rent$2,249/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$828K

Median Rent

$2,249/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryKG–05810
38%
45%
Alameda ElementaryKG–05744
37%
42%
Imperial ElementaryKG–03653
37%
37%
Old River Elementary04–05540
35%
50%
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle06–081,329
29%
47%
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle06–081,240
23%
41%
Ward (E. W.) ElementaryKG–05543
22%
35%
Gauldin (A.L.) ElementaryKG–05641
18%
30%
Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryKG–05796Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,983

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90242 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 90242 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 90242 is approximately $828K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 90242 in Downey has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.