How long is the commute from Downey, CA?
Workers who live in Downey, CA take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Downey get to work
| Means of transportation | Downey | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±2.0 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Downey, the average commute is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Downey, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Downey ranks 51 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 320 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Downey
| Vehicles available | Downey | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±2.1 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±2.4 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±1.8 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Downey, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Downey
| Downey | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Downey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Downey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | — | 31.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Bell Gardens | 2.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Paramount | 3.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Norwalk | 3.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Cudahy | 3.5 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bellflower | 3.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| South Gate | 3.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bell | 4.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bell Gardens, CA (27.9 minutes), Paramount, CA (28.4 minutes), Norwalk, CA (29.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Gate, CA (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Pomona | 31.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 46 (tie) | San Dimas | 31.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 46 (tie) | West Whittier-Los Nietos | 31.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 (tie) | Cudahy | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 (tie) | South Whittier | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 50 (tie) | Covina | 31.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Downey | 31.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 50 (tie) | Maywood | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 50 (tie) | Montebello | 31.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Signal Hill | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 (tie) | Castaic | 31.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 50 (tie) | View Park-Windsor Hills | 31.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 57 (tie) | La Puente | 30.9 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Downey
How long is the average commute in Downey?
Workers who live in Downey, CA take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Downey without a car?
5.3% of households in Downey have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Downey?
9.2% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Downey worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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