Living in Hacienda Heights, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hacienda Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Hacienda Heights has 54,291 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $109,193 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $820,800, the median rent is $2,300/month.
Hacienda Heights at a glance
- Population
- 54,291
- Median age
- 44.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,193State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $820,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,300/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hacienda Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Hacienda Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hacienda Heights the median home value is $820,800, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,300 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,883 a month in housing costs.
Hacienda Heights median household income
The median household income in Hacienda Heights is $109,193 and the income per person is $41,624. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hacienda Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,283
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.26
Hacienda Heights demographics
- Population
- 54,291
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 16,530
- Foreign-born
- 41.3%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hacienda Heights ›
Education in Hacienda Heights
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Hacienda Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hacienda Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Hacienda Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
| La Puente | 37,142 | $86,602 | $617,700 | $1,849 |
| Industry | 210 | $59,167 | — | $1,375 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,478 | $179,583 | $1,201,000 | $1,206 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Whittier | 86,165 | $97,201 | $822,600 | $1,906 |
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| Valinda | 20,962 | $100,165 | $636,700 | $1,829 |
| Rose Hills | 2,314 | $122,771 | $884,100 | $2,172 |
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What is the median household income in Hacienda Heights, CA?
The median household income in Hacienda Heights is $109,193, 10% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hacienda Heights?
The median home value in Hacienda Heights is $820,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hacienda Heights?
The median gross rent in Hacienda Heights is $2,300 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Hacienda Heights, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Hacienda Heights?
The median age in Hacienda Heights is 44.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hacienda Heights?
The average commute to work in Hacienda Heights is 34 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hacienda Heights?
The unemployment rate in Hacienda Heights is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hacienda Heights?
35.1% of adults in Hacienda Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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