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Compare Downey to Isla Vista

This post compares Downey, California to Isla Vista, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Downey (city) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 113,358 27,484
Income (median) $41,938 $26,240
Home Value (median) $479,500 $416,700
White 63% 59%
Black 3% 2%
Asian 7% 19%
With Kids 43% 7%
Age (median) 34 20
Rentals 49% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Downey or Isla Vista?
A: Downey has a much larger population count than Isla Vista: 113358 compared with 27484 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Downey or in Isla Vista?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Downey.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Downey or Isla Vista?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Downey.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Downey versus 98% for Isla Vista.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Downey may include: La-Habra, Escondido, and West-Sacramento.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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