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9553 Firestone Blvd
9553 Firestone Blvd,
Downey,
CA
90241
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About 9553 Firestone Blvd Downey, CA 90241
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9553 Firestone Blvd is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90241 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
9553 Firestone Blvd,
Downey,
CA
90241
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 | - | $1,259 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.9 mi |
9553 Firestone Blvd is within 9 minutes or 4.4 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Biola University and Whittier College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
747 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
492 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,304 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
172 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
682 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 2.9 miles from 9553 Firestone Blvd. 9553 Firestone Blvd is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 12.4 miles or 20 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 20.1 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.5 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 10.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
| Drive: | 22 min | 17.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.4 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 27 min | 20.1 mi |
Walkability Near 9553 Firestone Blvd Downey, CA 90241
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 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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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 9553 Firestone Blvd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
9553 Firestone Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-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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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 6.3 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.4 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.0 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.5 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Nature Center
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.8 mi |
9553 Firestone Blvd has 5 parks within 10.8 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi |
9553 Firestone Blvd has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 1.4 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 18.5 mi |
9553 Firestone Blvd is 14.4 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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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.