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Is Chino Hills a Good Place to Live? Chino Hills, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Chino Hills ranks #573 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #60 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (73 per 100,000, #29 of 442) and high household income ($126,334, #69 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,894/mo, #511 of 524) and long commutes (36.1 min, #508 of 524).
Chino Hills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Chino Hills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills's cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,894/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $972,593, 27% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Chino Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 106.4#993 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $972,593#1113 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,011/mo#1036 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $874,900#1225 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,894/mo#1286 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.9x#1140 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 27.5%#1168 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Chino Hills housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Chino Hills is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Chino Hills safe?
Chino Hills recorded 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 81% below the US rate of 373 and 83% below California's 440. That ranks #72 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #29 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chino Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 735 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Chino Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 73#72 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 735#101 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Chino Hills?
The median household in Chino Hills earns $126,334, 64% above the US figure of $76,827 and 37% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Chino Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $126,334#123 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.6%#292 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Chino Hills?
The median resident of Chino Hills is 40.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 48.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #294 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Chino Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 40.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 48.1%#294 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 69.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Chino Hills's schools and health?
Chino Hills's 14 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (California 85%), with 25.4 students per teacher and $14,518 spent per pupil. 24.9% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Chino Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 91%#291 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 25.4#1171 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $14,518#645 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 24.9%#137 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14%#144 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.8%#228 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 12,941 students are enrolled in Chino Hills's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Chino Hills?
The average commute in Chino Hills is 36.1 minutes (California 25.2); 0.5% of workers take transit and 18.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Chino Hills scores 8.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 77°F and winters 55.5°F, with 10 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Chino Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 36.1 min#1280 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 19.5%#1278 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 70.3% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.4% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.3#982 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.5 | 41.7 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 69.8 | 42.9 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 72.5 | 45.8 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 77 | 48.7 | 0.6 |
| May | 81.1 | 54.3 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 87.6 | 58.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 62.9 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 63.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 92.7 | 60.4 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 53.3 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 76.3 | 45.1 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 68.7 | 40.4 | 1.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Chino Airport.
| Measure | Chino Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 77°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 55.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 10 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Chino Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Chino Hills?
San Bernardino County's air had a median air quality index of 77, and 13% of measured days were rated good; 110 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Bernardino County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide, with expected yearly losses of 0.47% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Chino Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 77#1108 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 110#1124 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.47%#1263 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for San Bernardino County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, San Bernardino County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.16% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.22% | 97% of counties |
| Landslide | 0.0018% | 97% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.033% | 93% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Chino Hills compare with similar-size cities?
Chino Hills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #257 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 77,927.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills, CAPop. 77,927 | #573 | 57.0 | $126,334 | $2,894/mo | 73 | 36.1 min |
| Loveland, COPop. 78,410 | #397 | 60.1 | $84,604 | $1,730/mo | 163 | 26.2 min |
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #99 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 | 23.9 min |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #147 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 | 25.5 min |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #364 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 | 22.1 min |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #875 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 | 17.5 min |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #810 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 | 22.5 min |
| Redmond, WAPop. 77,353 | #42 | 71.1 | $162,560 | $2,409/mo | 104 | 22.1 min |
| Wyoming, MIPop. 77,353 | #644 | 55.9 | $73,677 | $1,196/mo | 459 | 21.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Chino Hills compare with the rest of California?
Chino Hills ranks #60 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 57 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 37% above the California median. Violent crime is 83% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Tracy, CAPop. 96,966 | … #56 | 57.1 | $121,119 | $2,478/mo | 194 |
| Woodland, CAPop. 61,854 | #57 | 57.1 | $90,180 | $1,583/mo | 181 |
| San Diego, CAPop. 1,389,526 | #58 | 57.0 | $108,077 | $2,313/mo | 374 |
| Clovis, CAPop. 124,725 | #59 | 57.0 | $99,241 | $1,792/mo | 261 |
| Chino Hills, CAPop. 77,927 | #60 | 57.0 | $126,334 | $2,894/mo | 73 |
| West Sacramento, CAPop. 54,927 | #61 | 57.0 | $93,188 | $1,665/mo | 327 |
| Vacaville, CAPop. 102,596 | #62 | 56.9 | $111,126 | $2,299/mo | 264 |
| Beaumont, CAPop. 56,266 | #63 | 56.9 | $107,118 | $1,681/mo | 216 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), CAPop. 109,857 | #64 | 56.8 | $103,069 | $2,198/mo | 351 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Chino Hills among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Chino Hills's score calculated?
Chino Hills scores 57 out of 100, #573 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Chino Hills. Similar-size median 55.5.
74.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Chino Hills's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
96.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Chino Hills. Similar-size median 58.9.
74.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Chino Hills's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
43.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Chino Hills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
21.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Chino Hills. Similar-size median 56.1.
81.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Chino Hills. Similar-size median 42.4.
37.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Chino Hills. Similar-size median 50.0.
36.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Chino Hills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
38.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
2.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Chino Hills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Chino Hills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Chino Hills
Is Chino Hills, CA a good place to live?
Chino Hills ranks #573 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #257 of 524 smaller cities and #60 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (73 per 100,000, #29 of 442) and high household income ($126,334, #69 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,894/mo, #511 of 524) and long commutes (36.1 min, #508 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills's cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,894/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $972,593, 27% above the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills recorded 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 81% below the US rate of 373 and 83% below California's 440. That ranks #72 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #29 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Chino Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 735 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Chino Hills?
The median household in Chino Hills earns $126,334, 64% above the US figure of $76,827 and 37% above California ($91,905). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Chino Hills?
Median rent in Chino Hills is $2,894/mo (Census), #1286 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,011/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 27.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Chino Hills?
Zillow's typical home value in Chino Hills is $972,593, up 1.6% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $874,900.
How are the public schools in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills's 14 public schools graduate 91% of students in four years (California 85%), with 25.4 students per teacher and $14,518 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Chino Hills?
The average commute is 36.1 minutes, #1280 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 19.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills averages 66.1°F over the year, 77°F in summer and 55.5°F in winter, with 10 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Chino Hills walkable?
Chino Hills scores 8.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Chino Hills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Bernardino County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide, with expected yearly losses of 0.47% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Chino Hills?
San Bernardino County's air had a median air quality index of 77, and 13% of measured days were rated good; 110 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills has 77,927 residents. The median resident of Chino Hills is 40.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 48.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #294 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Chino Hills compare with the rest of California?
Chino Hills ranks #60 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 57 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 37% above the California median. Violent crime is 83% below the statewide rate. Homes are 27% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Chino Hills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Chino Hills's population of 77,927 are Loveland, CO (#397 overall), Woodbury, MN (#99 overall), Cedar Park, TX (#147 overall), Bethlehem, PA (#364 overall), and Rapid City, SD (#875 overall). Chino Hills is #573.