Downey 64 Average
Downey Livability #135 ranked city in Idaho#13,506 ranked city in the USARanks better than 53% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Downey

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Downey transportation information

      Statistic Downey Idaho National
      Average one way commute27min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work74.3%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.3%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.5%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.6%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.4%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The Downey, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).