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La Habra Heights

California · 5,327 residents (2025 est.) · 6.159 sq mi
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#158Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,201,000#266Highest median household incomeof 6,818$179,583
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La Habra Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,583. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,201,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,478
−4%since 2000
from 5,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 952 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+11%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,327 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024La Habra Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(230)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(434)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(233)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(185)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(267)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(608)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(635)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(922)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(710)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(736)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(427)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(91)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$179,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,080 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,936
+97%since 2000
from $47,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+8%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,201,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,206
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
−6%since 2009
from 7.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(3,635)
Black1.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(779)
Asian18.2%(1,042)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(2,433)
Black1.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(1,061)
Asian20.1%(1,103)
Other14.7%(804)
Diversity Score
88
+11%since 2009
from 79 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.1%(880)
Spaniard0.8%(45)
Peruvian0.5%(25)
Costa Rican0.3%(17)
Puerto Rican0.3%(16)
Cuban0.3%(14)
Salvadoran0.1%(8)
Honduran0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese10.1%(551)
Asian Indian2.8%(156)
Korean1.9%(103)
Cambodian1.5%(81)
Filipino1.4%(74)
Japanese0.7%(37)
Taiwanese0.4%(24)
Ancestry
English14.1%(770)
German11.5%(628)
American7.7%(421)
Swedish6.3%(347)
Irish4.9%(270)
Italian3.8%(206)
West Indian2.4%(132)
Greek1.5%(82)
Arab1.5%(81)
Jamaican1.5%(80)
Danish1.3%(70)
French1%(57)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Egyptian1%(55)
Scottish0.8%(45)
Norwegian0.8%(44)
Dutch0.7%(36)
Russian0.6%(31)
Finnish0.5%(30)
Polish0.5%(28)
Czech0.5%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(13)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Lebanese0.2%(11)
Canadian0.2%(9)
Austrian0.1%(7)
British0.1%(7)
Iranian0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(7)
Hungarian0.1%(5)
Romanian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 63.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 13.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(744)
Married61.5%(1,400)
Widowed3.3%(76)
Divorced2.5%(58)
Women 15+
Never married24%(552)
Married59.8%(1,378)
Widowed8.6%(198)
Divorced7.6%(175)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Habra Heights, California?

La Habra Heights, California has about 5,478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Habra Heights, California?

The typical household in La Habra Heights, California earns about $179,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Habra Heights, California expensive?

In La Habra Heights, California, the median home is worth about $1,201,000, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in La Habra Heights, California?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Habra Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Habra Heights, California?

About 4.9% of people in La Habra Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Habra Heights, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Habra Heights, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 748 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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