349 movers in Downey
"AS CRAZY AS THIS MAY SOUND...BUT Alllen Davis hires piss smelly street help. Strong stench!. EWW. VILE THING is Davis blamed MY CAT. Sorry Davis. But me cat is WAY CLEANER THAN YOU and YOUR STANKY homeless WORKERS. Davis also broke, hid, and to..."
"1. Movers damaged antique dresser that was specifically pointed out pre-move as fragile. Wooden support holding one of the mirrors broken. Getting bids for dresser repair. Based on the following, zero hope of getting without legal action. 2. Move..."
"STAY AWAY FROM THIS MOVER! I had a binding contract with Republic Moving in San Diego that Don et al decided once they had all of my household goods in their warehouse to attempt to extort more money from me; a violation of the contract. Don told..."
"I hired Reliable to move me from Taft to Bakersfield in July. They were very nice and showed on time moving day. I had them store all my furniture in a garage where it sat until today. We had a short move so decided to do it ourselves. Many, many ..."
What to know when moving to Downey, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for California indicates a mixed landscape. While violent crime has decreased by 17.4% since 2022, it remains higher than the national average.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k vs. national 325.3
- Property crime: 1764 per 100k vs. national 1546.9
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 44.9% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Schools & Higher Ed
In the Downey area, there are 22 postsecondary institutions, providing a range of educational opportunities for residents.
- Postsecondary institutions: 22
- With College Scorecard data: 21
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Los Angeles County experiences about 18.8 inches of rain annually, with 32 rainy days each year. Winter contributes the most precipitation, totaling 11 inches.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Downey Landing - 4.5 stars (6797 reviews)
- South Gate Park - 4.5 stars (4986 reviews)
- Hollydale Regional Park - 4.5 stars (1550 reviews)
- Apollo Park - 4.5 stars (1548 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO), Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Los Angeles County, the unemployment rate stands at 5.0% with a labor force of 5,148,903. The county has over 4.8 million employed individuals.
- Unemployment rate: 5.0% (December 2025)
- Employed: 4,889,561
- Labor force: 5,148,903
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)