At a Glance
Median Income
$186,837
$95,723 per capita
Home Value
$1,114,100
Zillow: $1,373,185
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
1,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How La Habra Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Habra Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Habra 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
La Habra Heights residents earn a median household income of $186,837 , which is 149% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,723. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 La Habra Heights is $1,114,100 , 295% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,373,185. Median rent is $1,186/month, with 27.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
La Habra Heights reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,475/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in La Habra Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Habra Heights has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,546
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,837
Per Capita$95,723
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$1,114,100
Rent$1,186
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$1,373,185
Housing Units2,040
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property1,475/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary541/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation647 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries67
Did You Know?
La Habra Heights was founded in 1978.
The median home in La Habra Heights was built in 1966.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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