Welcome to Downey, home of the Apollo Space Program, the world's oldest "Speedee" McDonald's and where the NASA Space Shuttle components were made. Downey is strategically located in the heart of Southern California between the business hubs of Los Angeles and Orange County. Easy access to freeways, railroads, airports, seaports, and the internet connect Downey to the world.

Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angels County, 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

We are home to over 2,300 retail, service, and manufacturing companies. These companies combine to provide over 47,000 jobs to the region. Downey offers contemporary retail, professional offices, modern industrial, and prime business locations ready for development. Downey consistently rates as one of the safest cities for business and residents in the Los Angeles and Orange County region.

Downey's centralized location, marketplace, reputation, neighborhoods, transportation system, and educated workforce make it a smart market choice for your business. In fact, Downey has been rated in the top 25% of "100 Best Cities To Do Business in California" by California Business Magazine. Downey's winning formula can be the key to your successful business venture.

Housing

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $452,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $620,054; Detached houses: $630,882; Townhouses or other attached units: $565,295; In 2-unit structures: $692,262; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $616,845; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $456,000; Mobile homes: $85,904

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 107,117. Downey covers 12.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 119 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 90239, 90240, 90241, 90242. Area code: 562

Weather

Downey, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 47.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Downey is 15.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.75 Inches.

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