Population 4,887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in La Habra Heights
Household size in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in La Habra Heights holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area overall, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.11, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.4, La Habra Heights is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Only 54 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in La Habra Heights: 2.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only nine of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in La Habra Heights
Renters in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
La Habra Heights is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 14 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in La Habra Heights than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
La Habra Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,505 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,932 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,656 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,447 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$942 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in La Habra Heights costs $2,447 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 39.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in La Habra Heights
Bachelor's degrees in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
La Habra Heights is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. La Habra Heights has a higher share of college graduates than most California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in La Habra Heights: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. La Habra Heights has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in La Habra Heights
| Period | La Habra Heights | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in La Habra Heights has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 30 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
La Habra Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Habra Heights | 2.77 | 49.4 | 2.7% | 9.0% | 6.9% | 1968 | $2,447 | 51.3% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| La Habra | 3.12 | 39.1 | 12.3% | 40.5% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,182 | 32.7% | 85.7% | 7.3% |
| Hacienda Heights | 3.32 | 44.3 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,559 | 34.8% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| Whittier | 3.10 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 1956 | $2,111 | 29.8% | 88.6% | 5.0% |
| Rowland Heights | 3.04 | 47.1 | 8.3% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 1975 | $2,491 | 36.1% | 85.1% | 5.8% |
| La Mirada | 3.03 | 42.5 | 9.3% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 1965 | $2,329 | 40.8% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| South Whittier | 3.63 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 35.0% | 4.2% | 1959 | $2,049 | 18.5% | 80.0% | 4.6% |
| Industry | 3.13 | 39.3 | 11.3% | 34.6% | 4.7% | 1970 | $2,237 | 27.5% | 82.6% | 4.5% |
| Brea | 2.86 | 40.7 | 6.6% | 39.8% | 5.5% | 1981 | $2,610 | 52.0% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| South San Jose Hills | 4.11 | 36.1 | 18.0% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 1968 | $1,933 | 13.0% | 67.7% | 6.7% |
| La Puente | 3.98 | 38.4 | 17.7% | 38.9% | 5.5% | 1961 | $2,034 | 13.0% | 64.3% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up La Habra Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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