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12501 Paramount Blvd
12501 Paramount Blvd,
Downey,
CA
90242
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12501 Paramount Blvd is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90242 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
12501 Paramount Blvd,
Downey,
CA
90242
Southeast Los Angeles is directly south of the Fashion District and east of the University of Southern California (USC). This large neighborhood is minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, with easy access to the 110 Freeway. This great location places you near sunny beaches, nature trails, and a bevy of leading employers. Students can access both USC and California State University Long Beach from their Southeast LA apartment.
This densely populated, diverse neighborhood features everything from food trucks and corner markets to wide sidewalks and residential areas filled with bungalows, ranch, and Spanish Colonial architecture. Southeast LA features palm trees and mountain views, tampered with gritty undertones to give it a cool, funky vibe.
As for outdoor fun, take your pick between Catalina Island, Venus Beach, or the Santa Monica Pier. Nearby, you’ll find more sunny beaches like White Point, Cabrillo, and Long Beach.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | Downey, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,255 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,738 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,780 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.6 mi |
12501 Paramount Blvd is within 11 minutes or 6.1 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near El Camino College, Compton and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 1.4 miles from 12501 Paramount Blvd. 12501 Paramount Blvd is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 8.6 miles or 17 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 17.1 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.1 mi |
| Drive: | 22 min | 17.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.6 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 23 min | 17.1 mi |
Walkability Near 12501 Paramount Blvd Downey, CA 90242
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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-Businesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 12501 Paramount Blvd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
12501 Paramount Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.0 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.8 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.2 mi |
12501 Paramount Blvd has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden, and Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
12501 Paramount Blvd has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 15.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 16.1 mi |
12501 Paramount Blvd is 15.4 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Alamitos Army Airfield.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
12501 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242