Hacienda Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
54,956 Population 4,929/sq mi density
$106,620 Median Income $41,038 per capita
$778,700 Home Value $943,821 Zillow
$2,247 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,620 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$778,700 home value, $2,247/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hacienda Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,620
42% above
$41,038 per capita
Home Value
$778,700
176% above
Zillow: $943,821
Median Rent
$2,247/mo
93% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
7% above
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
32% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Hacienda Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hacienda Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
276%
Rent
193%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hacienda Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hacienda Heights residents earn a median household income of $106,620 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,038. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hacienda Heights is $778,700 , 176% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,821. Median rent is $2,247/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

36.1% of adults in Hacienda Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hacienda Heights has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population54,956
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density4,929/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born40.1%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,620
Per Capita$41,038
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$778,700
Rent$2,247
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$943,821
Housing Units17,169
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation423 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Hacienda Heights was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
40.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.