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About
Life in Chino Hills
Chino Hills offers the suburban lifestyle that attracted families here during decades of growth, with tree-lined neighborhoods, good schools through the Chino Valley Unified School District, and a median household income well above the national average. The trade-off is that you're paying premium prices—homes median around $870,000 and rent runs about $2,890 monthly—for what is ultimately a sprawling, car-dependent community where a 35-minute commute is typical. The community is family-oriented with strong married-couple households and good parks access, including 44 municipal parks and Chino Hills State Park with 60 miles of trails for hiking and equestrian activities.
Chino Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
34.0%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.0% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Chino Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chino Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (29.3%), and 18.9% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.9%
of households
Married Couples
66.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.06
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 42% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Chino Hills
In Chino Hills, rent runs 42% above the CA average, and home values are 19% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,203
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $973,080 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Chino Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Chino Hills is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Chino Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute36.1 min avg
How Chino Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chino Hills, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Chino Hills runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
734.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Chino Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Chino Hills, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
214 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Chino Hills is about 4% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Chino Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Chino Hills is about 4% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chino Hills has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
99
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 42°F | 2.17" |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 2.68" |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 1.43" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.55" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.17" |
| Jun | 88°F | 59°F | 0.02" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 93°F | 60°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 69°F | 40°F | 1.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chino Hills
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Chino Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Chino
Chino Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Chino
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Pomona
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Chino Hills
Chino Hills's student/teacher ratio is 25.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chino Hills (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,478 students · in-state tuition $67,894 · 82% graduate · median earnings $80,694 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chino Hills
Chino Hills has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
29 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
61 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Chino Hills
Chino Hills
14020 City Center Drive, Chino Hills
Cities Near Chino Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Chino Hills FAQ
Is Chino Hills, California affordable?⌄
Chino Hills's median rent is $2,894/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $126,334/year. Median home value is $874,900.
Is Chino Hills, California safe?⌄
Chino Hills's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 735 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chino Hills, California?⌄
Chino Hills has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chino Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in Chino Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,894/month and median household income is $126,334/year. The median home value is $874,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chino Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in Chino Hills is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from