Farmers in the area grew grain, corn, castor beans and fruit, and by 1935 Downey was characterized as an "orange-grove town".

Downey was incorporated in 1956, and instituted a charter form of government in 1964.
 Suburban homes and factories replaced the farms after World War II.
Farmers in the area grew grain, corn, castor beans and fruit, and by 1935 Downey was characterized as an "orange-grove town". 
Downey was incorporated in 1956, and instituted a charter form of government in 1964.  Suburban homes and factories replaced the farms after World War II.
Downey, California