Downs
Ross
About the neighborhood
Downs in Osborne County offers a peaceful environment with low traffic noise and quiet streets. The city features a variety of charming single detached homes, primarily built before the 1960s, providing a classic architectural appeal. Residents benefit from convenient access to high schools located close to most housing areas, making educational options easily accessible. Grocery shopping is practical within the city, and several restaurants offer dining opportunities nearby. While driving is the most common transportation method due to convenient parking, the gentle terrain includes only a few hills. This community emphasizes comfortable living with accessible amenities.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Downs is very car friendly. It is convenient to find a place to park. Even though there are a limited number of slopes, the bicycle is a somewhat poor method of transportation in this city because there are few bike lanes. It is also difficult for pedestrians to navigate Downs since running common errands is inconvenient without a car.
Services
It is a short distance to reach secondary schools from any location in this city. In contrast, this city does not have any primary schools. When it comes to food, the nearest grocery store in Downs is generally only a short pedestrian trip away. There are also a few options for those who value close by restaurants.
Character
The character of Downs is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Most areas in Downs are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Car friendly8.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes0.4
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $35,935
- Median Household Income
- $57,063
Housing Type
- 82.7% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 82.7%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 8.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 55.5
- 0 to 4
- 0.4%
- 5 to 9
- 0.6%
- 10 to 14
- 8.5%
- 15 to 19
- 4.3%
- 20 to 24
- 4.5%
- 25 to 29
- 3.3%
- 30 to 34
- 3.3%
- 35 to 39
- 5.8%
- 40 to 44
- 8.7%
- 45 to 49
- 4.7%
- 50 to 54
- 5.8%
- 55 to 59
- 7.6%
- 60 to 64
- 8.7%
- 65 to 69
- 12.4%
- 70 to 74
- 5.4%
- 75 to 79
- 3.7%
- 80 to 84
- 4.1%
- 85 and over
- 8.7%
Education Level
- 5.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 22.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 5.1%
- High School
- 29.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22.0%
- Master's degree
- 7.3%
- Professional degree
- 1.3%
- PhD
- 0.3%
Commute Mode
- 3.1% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 96.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.1%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 96.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.4%
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