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Housing Affordability in Downey, CA

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
44.9%
California 41.7%
Renters paying 30%+
57.9%
California 55.3%
Homeowners paying 30%+
32.8%
California 31.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$2,890/mo
California $2,946/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more9,50257.9%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more5,79332.8%
  • Renters paying 50% or more4,04224.6%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 33.6%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 26.3%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $693/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 8.8

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Downey, CA44.9%57.9%32.8%33.6%
Los Angeles County47.1%57.7%35.2%34.1%
California41.7%55.3%31.4%32.8%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Downey, CA?
In Downey, CA, 44.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Downey compare with California?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Downey is 44.9%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates