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Living in
Hacienda Heights.
Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Hacienda Heights
This is a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburban community where you'll find a lot of established families and multigenerational homes. The Asian and Latino communities here are significant—not token diversity, but the actual fabric of the neighborhood—which means good food options and cultural institutions, though you should know the area fairly well before moving if you want to find the best spots. Housing is expensive; expect to pay around $821,000 for a median home or $2,300 in monthly rent, so this isn't an affordable option relative to other LA County areas.
Hacienda Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
41.3%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics41.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Hacienda Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hacienda Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (25.2%), and 30.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.26
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 13% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hacienda Heights
In Hacienda Heights, rent runs 13% above the CA average, and home values are 12% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,319
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $941,610 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Hacienda Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Hacienda Heights, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Hacienda Heights: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hacienda Heights is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hacienda Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute33.8 min avg
How Hacienda Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hacienda Heights, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hacienda Heights, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Hacienda Heights, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
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.
175 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Hacienda Heights is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Hacienda Heights, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Hacienda Heights is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hacienda Heights has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.74" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.14" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hacienda Heights
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hacienda Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Whittier
Pih Health Hospital-whittier
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Whittier
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals · 5 mi away · Baldwin Park
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.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hacienda Heights
Hacienda Heights's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hacienda Heights (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
9.1 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (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)
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, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hacienda Heights
Hacienda Heights has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
43 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hacienda Heights
Hacienda Heights Library
16010 La Monde St., Hacienda Heights
Cities Near Hacienda Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hacienda Heights?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hacienda Heights FAQ
Is Hacienda Heights, California affordable?⌄
Hacienda Heights's median rent is $2,300/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,193/year. Median home value is $820,800.
Is Hacienda Heights, California safe?⌄
Hacienda Heights is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hacienda Heights, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Hacienda Heights, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hacienda Heights, California?⌄
The cost of living in Hacienda Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,300/month and median household income is $109,193/year. The median home value is $820,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hacienda Heights, California?⌄
The average commute in Hacienda Heights is 34 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