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Is Hacienda Heights a Good Place to Live? Hacienda Heights, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hacienda Heights ranks #754 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #325 of 524 smaller cities and #91 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (96%, #8 of 437), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524) and expensive homes ($820,800, #463 of 524).
Hacienda Heights by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hacienda Heights's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Hacienda Heights: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Hacienda Heights safe?
What is the cost of living in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,300/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $943,821, 24% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $943,821#1107 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 | $3,524/mo#1081 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $820,800#1198 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,300/mo#1206 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 7.5x#1187 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 25.3%#1030 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.
Hacienda Heights 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. Hacienda Heights is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Hacienda Heights safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Hacienda Heights alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Hacienda Heights crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Hacienda Heights?
The median household in Hacienda Heights earns $109,193, 42% above the US figure of $76,827 and 19% above California ($91,905). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $109,193#244 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 11.3%#602 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
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 Hacienda Heights?
The median resident of Hacienda Heights is 44.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 35.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #603 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 44.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 35.1%#603 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 75.5% | 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 Hacienda Heights's schools and health?
Hacienda Heights's 14 public schools graduate 96% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.6 students per teacher and $17,407 spent per pupil. 21.6% of adults are obese and 13.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 96%#29 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 23.6#1119 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $17,407#380 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 21.6%#35 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.9%#1067 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.3%#78 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 10.1%#669 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. 8,699 students are enrolled in Hacienda Heights's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hacienda Heights?
The average commute in Hacienda Heights is 33.8 minutes (California 25.2); 2.4% of workers take transit and 13.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hacienda Heights scores 13.3 of 20 (above average walkable), #280 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.2°F and winters 57.7°F, with 11.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.8 min#1244 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 15.9%#1237 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 72.6% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 13.5% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.3#280 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 | 68.8 | 46.4 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 69 | 48.3 | 3 |
| Mar | 71 | 51.5 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 74.2 | 53.8 | 0.6 |
| May | 75.7 | 58.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 79 | 62.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 66.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 66.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 64.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 58.3 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 74 | 50.7 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 45.6 | 1.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Fullerton Muni Airport.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 74.2°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 57.7°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 11.9 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 Fullerton Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hacienda Heights?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Hacienda Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.39%#1172 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 Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% 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 Hacienda Heights compare with similar-size cities?
Hacienda Heights is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #325 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 54,291.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights, CAPop. 54,291 | #754 | 54.1 | $109,193 | $2,300/mo | no data | 33.8 min |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #601 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year | 34.6 min |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #321 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 | 25.8 min |
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #19 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 | 25.1 min |
| Rocky Mount, NCPop. 54,297 | #1216 | 44.4 | $55,534 | $957/mo | 672 | 20.6 min |
| Kentwood, MIPop. 54,296 | #772 | 53.8 | $74,373 | $1,260/mo | 583 | 19.7 min |
| Manhattan, KSPop. 54,239 | #691 | 55.1 | $60,172 | $1,003/mo | no data | 17.3 min |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #627 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 | 15.7 min |
| Pensacola, FLPop. 54,036 | #835 | 52.7 | $74,212 | $1,322/mo | part year | 22 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 Hacienda Heights compare with the rest of California?
Hacienda Heights ranks #91 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 54.1 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 19% above the California median. Homes are 24% 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 |
| Upland, CAPop. 79,257 | … #87 | 54.5 | $105,830 | $2,029/mo | 333 |
| Santa Monica, CAPop. 91,169 | #88 | 54.3 | $114,885 | $2,402/mo | 618 |
| Citrus Heights, CAPop. 86,995 | #89 | 54.3 | $82,314 | $1,827/mo | 380 |
| West Covina, CAPop. 107,037 | #90 | 54.1 | $101,065 | $2,245/mo | 214 |
| Hacienda Heights, CAPop. 54,291 | #91 | 54.1 | $109,193 | $2,300/mo | no data |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #92 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 |
| Fullerton, CAPop. 140,968 | #93 | 53.8 | $104,286 | $2,194/mo | 358 |
| Pasadena, CAPop. 136,969 | #94 | 53.5 | $105,192 | $2,265/mo | 419 |
| Manteca, CAPop. 89,043 | #95 | 53.5 | $97,055 | $2,065/mo | 336 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Hacienda Heights among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Hacienda Heights's score calculated?
Hacienda Heights scores 54.1 out of 100, #754 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are 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, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hacienda Heights. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
64.5 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hacienda Heights. Similar-size median 58.9.
73.5 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hacienda Heights's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
56.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Hacienda Heights's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
27.2 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hacienda Heights. Similar-size median 56.1.
66.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hacienda Heights. Similar-size median 50.0.
36.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hacienda Heights's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
64.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
3.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Hacienda Heights alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Hacienda Heights.
— - 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: Hacienda Heights'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 Hacienda Heights 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 Hacienda Heights
Is Hacienda Heights, CA a good place to live?
Hacienda Heights ranks #754 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #325 of 524 smaller cities and #91 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (96%, #8 of 437), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524) and expensive homes ($820,800, #463 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,300/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $943,821, 24% above the typical California home ($764,158).
Is Hacienda Heights safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Hacienda Heights alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Hacienda Heights crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Hacienda Heights?
The median household in Hacienda Heights earns $109,193, 42% above the US figure of $76,827 and 19% above California ($91,905). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Hacienda Heights?
Median rent in Hacienda Heights is $2,300/mo (Census), #1206 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,524/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hacienda Heights?
Zillow's typical home value in Hacienda Heights is $943,821, up 2% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $820,800.
How are the public schools in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights's 14 public schools graduate 96% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.6 students per teacher and $17,407 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hacienda Heights?
The average commute is 33.8 minutes, #1244 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 15.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights averages 66.2°F over the year, 74.2°F in summer and 57.7°F in winter, with 11.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hacienda Heights walkable?
Hacienda Heights scores 13.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #280 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 Hacienda Heights at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hacienda Heights?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Hacienda Heights?
Hacienda Heights has 54,291 residents. The median resident of Hacienda Heights is 44.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 35.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #603 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hacienda Heights compare with the rest of California?
Hacienda Heights ranks #91 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 54.1 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 19% above the California median. Homes are 24% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Hacienda Heights?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hacienda Heights's population of 54,291 are Little Elm, TX (#601 overall), Peabody, MA (#321 overall), Westfield, IN (#19 overall), Rocky Mount, NC (#1216 overall), and Kentwood, MI (#772 overall). Hacienda Heights is #754.