Chino Hills, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Chino Hills is a mid-size city in California with a population of 78,024. Residents earn $122,600 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
78,024 Population 1,747/sq mi density
$122,600 Median Income $49,460 per capita
$830,000 Home Value $976,395 Zillow
$2,750 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature 332 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$122,600 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$830,000 home value, $2,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,600
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $830,000
194% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 79/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.4%
44% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,750
136% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.3%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Chino Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population78,024
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,747/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 30%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,600
Per Capita$49,460
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute36 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$830,000
Rent$2,750
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$976,395

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property1,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary340/100K

Health

Obesity24.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.6%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,132 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+93.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute36 min
EV Stations20
Libraries67

Is Chino Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chino Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Chino Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Chino Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chino Hills is $830,000, making it a premium housing market at 194% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Chino Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,338 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Chino Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 332 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Chino Hills has a population of 78,024 with a density of 1,747 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (29.6%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 4.7% Black.

Population

78,024
Total Population
1,747
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
44.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Chino Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only51.2%
35% below US avg
Spanish48.8%
264% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Chino Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chino Hills is $122,600, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Chino Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,600
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,460
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chino Hills is $830,000, 194% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,750 (136% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $976,395.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$830,000
194% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$976,395
Median List Price$934,344

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$934,344
$/Sq Ft$504
Homes Sold26
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops13.5%
Inventory89

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,750
136% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,164

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate1.22%
In Chino Hills, 24.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.6% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chino Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.3%
24% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression16.6%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Chino Hills has a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,338 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Chino Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent79.3/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape7.8/100K
Robbery20.8/100K
Assault50.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,338.2/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary340.4/100K
Theft889.9/100K
Vehicle Theft107.8/100K
Arson5.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Chino Hills has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.7 inches. The area enjoys 332 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area44.7 sq mi (115.6 km²)
Population Density1,747/sq mi
Coordinates33.9430°N, 117.7256°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.4%
44% above US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,747/sq mi
Total Area44.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations20
Alt Fuel Stations23
Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Work from Home16.0%

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