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Downey Real Estate,
Done Right.

Downey is one of LA's most underrated cities — strong schools, walkable neighborhoods, and homes that hold their value. As a Downey local, I help families buy and sell here every month.

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$926K
Median Home Price
45
Avg Days on Market
108K
Residents
Why Downey

What Makes Downey
Worth Calling Home.

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Strong School District

Downey Unified is a cornerstone of Southeast LA. Williams Elementary earns a 9/10 GreatSchools rating, and Warren and Downey High both post 97%+ graduation rates.

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Established Neighborhoods

From Old Downey to Northwest, the housing stock is mostly single-family homes from the '50s and '60s — solid construction, big lots, character.

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Easy Commute

Direct freeway access via the 5, 605, and 105. Downtown LA is 20 minutes. LAX is 30. The OC line is 15.

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Real Food Scene

Porto's. Mariscos Choix. The LKSD. Buena Mesa. Legit bakeries on every corner. Downey eats better than most of LA.

Downey on the Map

Know the Area
Before You Buy.

Live interactive map — zoom in, scroll around, get a feel for where your next home could be.

Where Locals Eat

The Best Bites
in Downey.

Ask any resident where to eat in Downey and you'll hear these names over and over.

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Porto's Bakery
Cuban Bakery

Legendary Cuban pastries and cheese rolls — a Downey institution since 1976.

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The Olive Restobar
Mediterranean

Mediterranean plates, kabobs and craft cocktails with a lively happy hour.

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Gaucho Grill
Argentine Steakhouse

Argentine steakhouse at the Downey Promenade.

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The Chicken Koop
Brunch

Brunch spot known for pumpkin French toast and eggs benedict.

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Mariscos Choix
Mexican Seafood

Authentic Sinaloa-style mariscos and modern seafood tacos.

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The LKSD Kitchen
American Steakhouse

Meat-forward concept with 100+ craft beers and 200+ whiskies.

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Fatima's Grill
Mediterranean

Late-night Mediterranean grill famous for massive burritos and shawarma.

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Buena Mesa
Latin American

Contemporary Latin dining with a refined neighborhood vibe.

Things to Do

Living in Downey
Isn't Boring.

From weekend hangouts to family activities, here's what makes Downey a great place to call home.

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Columbia Memorial Space Center

Hands-on space museum on the former Apollo command module factory site.

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Paramount Drive-In Theatres

Classic outdoor drive-in movie experience just minutes from downtown.

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Downey History Center

Local history museum showcasing Downey's aerospace and civic past.

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Downey Landing

Open-air shopping and dining center on the old NASA plant site.

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Johnie's Broiler

Restored 1958 drive-in diner and classic car cruise-night icon.

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Wilderness Park

Family park with a fishing lake, paddle boats and shaded picnic areas.

Top Schools

Where the Kids
Actually Learn.

The top-rated public schools in Downey. Because school quality doesn't just shape kids — it shapes home values too.

6
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Warren High School
Public High · 3,200 students
6
/10
Downey High School
Public High · 3,700 students
9
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Williams Elementary School
Public Elementary · 600 students
6
/10
Griffiths Middle School
Public Middle · 1,050 students
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