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Gateway Cities family moves — big lots, classic mid-century homes and crews that show up when promised.
Moving in Downey: what we handle for you
Downey is the Gateway Cities at their best: wide streets, mid-century homes on real lots, and families who've been in place for decades. Long-settled homes mean full garages, backyard setups and accumulated life — our quotes ask about all of it, because the difference between one trip and two lives in that conversation.
The 5/605/105 triangle gives Downey fast access everywhere: Norwalk, Whittier, Long Beach and DTLA all land within 25–40 minutes of double drive time.
We also run steady small-business moves here — shops and offices along Firestone and Downey Avenue, relocated on weekends so doors stay open.
Downey by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Downey (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 110,939 |
| Homes owned / rented | 51.1% / 48.9% |
| Housing type | 62.6% single-family · 5.3% in 2–4 unit buildings · 31.4% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Median home value | $796,600 |
| Median rent paid | $1,937 a month, utilities included |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 56.7% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
The housing is mixed — 62.6% single-family houses and 31.4% of homes in buildings with five or more units — so we confirm stairs, elevators and parking at both addresses when we quote. Se habla español: 56.7% of residents speak Spanish at home, and so do most of our crews.
Services available in Downey
Downey moving FAQ
How much does a 3-bedroom Downey house move cost?
Typically $840–$1,440 with 3–4 Best Movers LA movers ($128–$168/hr) — about 6½–8½ hours, garage included.
Does Best Movers LA serve Norwalk, Bellflower and Pico Rivera?
Yes — the entire Gateway Cities area at the same flat rates.
Can Best Movers LA move our shop over a weekend?
Yes — weekend small-business moves with labeled inventories are routine on the Firestone corridor.
Access, parking and permits in Downey
Downey is its own city, so a curb reservation for the moving truck goes through the City of Downey, not LADOT. We confirm its current form, fee and notice period for your date.
Downey sits about 12 road miles south-east of Downtown LA, but the crew’s trip to you never appears on the bill: California’s double drive time rule charges only the leg between your two addresses, counted twice. At $88/hr for two movers, our most common runs from Downey add:
| From Downey to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Pico Rivera | 5 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Montebello | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| Koreatown | 16 mi · about 32 min | 64 min | $94 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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