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Downey, CA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$924K1-yr changeUp3.0%

The typical home value in Downey, CA is $924K as of September 2026, up 3.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Downey ZIP code, the median list price is $889K and homes spend a median of 47 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Downey, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$924K
1-yr changeMedian across Downey ZIPs
+3.0%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Downey
3
County
Los Angeles County

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12-month value trend

+3.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Downey over the last 12 months: $897K in Sep 2025 to $924K in Sep 2026 (+3.0%).

Sep 2025$897K

Sep 2026$924K

Median Zillow home value index across Downey's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Downey is $923,858, up 3.0% over the past year as of September 2026. There were 64 homes for sale in the city in September 2026, with 26 new listings coming on the market. The median list price in Downey was $889,000 in September 2026. Homes are taking a while to sell, with a median of 47 days on market in September 2026. Only 6.9% of listings had a price cut in September 2026, which suggests most sellers are holding close to their asking price. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, Downey looks like a market where values are still rising but buyers are taking their time, so realistic pricing and patience matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Downey, CA?

Typical home value

$924K

Up3.0%YoY

Median list price

$889K

Days on market

47

Homes for sale

64

Price cuts

6.9%

New listings

26

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Downey's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Downey, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Downey, CA are up 3.0% over the past year, from $897K in September 2025 to $924K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Downey, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$923,858+3.0%
September 2025$897,104No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Downey ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Downey, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Downey, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 47 days on market and 7% of listings with a price cut in the typical Downey ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 64 active listings across Downey, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Downey housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Downey ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Downey rose 3.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Downey?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Downey shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 3.0% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Downey ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Downey?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Downey ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Downey, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Downey worth?

The typical home value in Downey is $923,858 as of September 2026, up 3.0% over the past year.

How long does it take to sell a home in Downey?

The median days on market in Downey was 47 as of September 2026. Only 6.9% of listings had a price cut in September 2026, so well priced homes can still sell without a reduction.

How many homes are for sale in Downey?

There were 64 homes for sale in Downey as of September 2026, with 26 new listings that month. The median list price was $889,000 in September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Downey, CA?

Typical home values in Downey, CA are up 3.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Downey, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Downey, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 47 days on market and 7% of listings with a price cut in the typical Downey ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 64 active listings across Downey, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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