Living in Downieville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Downieville · Census data 2020–2024
Downieville has 126 residents with a median age of 46.6. .
Downieville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Downieville at a glance
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 46.6State: 37.9
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
Is Downieville a good place to live?
The weather is best in June and August to October.
Housing in Downieville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 83.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.48
83.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Downieville has many vacation and second homes.
Downieville demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Downieville ›
Education in Downieville
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Downieville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Downieville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Downieville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downieville | 126 | — | — | — |
| Sierra City | 250 | $95,696 | $381,700 | — |
| Plumas Eureka | 372 | $91,042 | $517,100 | — |
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Is Downieville, CA a good place to live?
What is the median age in Downieville?
The median age in Downieville is 46.6 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Downieville?
The unemployment rate in Downieville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Downieville?
16.1% of adults in Downieville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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