La Habra Heights, California

La Habra Heights, California
City
City of La Habra Heights
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Location of La Habra Heights in Los Angeles County, California
La Habra Heights, California Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°57′50″N 117°57′10″W / 33.96389°N 117.95278°WCoordinates: 33°57′50″N 117°57′10″W / 33.96389°N 117.95278°W
Country	United States of America
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Incorporated	December 4, 1978[1]
Government
• Mayor	Kyle Miller
Area[2]
• Total	6.162 sq mi (15.958 km^2)
• Land	6.159 sq mi (15.950 km^2)
• Water	0.003 sq mi (0.007 km^2)  0.05%
Elevation[3]	738 ft (225 m)
Population (April 1, 2010)[4]
• Total	5,325
• Estimate (2013)[4]	5,427
• Density	860/sq mi (330/km^2)
Time zone	Pacific (UTC-8)
• Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code	90631[5]
Area code	562
FIPS code	06-39304
GNIS feature IDs	1660854, 2411572
Website	www.la-habra-heights.org

La Habra Heights is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 5,325 at the 2010 census, down from 5,712 at the 2000 census. La Habra Heights is a rural canyon community located on the border of Orange and Los Angeles counties. The zoning is 1-acre (4,000 m²) lots with a variety of home and ranch style properties. La Habra Heights features open space, no sidewalks, no street lights and encouragement of animal husbandry. La Habra Heights has no commercial activity (stores, gas stations) with the exception of a small real estate office, plant nursery, private golf course and numerous home-based businesses.

Geography

La Habra Heights is located at 33°57′50″N 117°57′10″W / 33.96389°N 117.95278°W (33.964012, -117.952837).^[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km²), over 99% of it land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, La Habra Heights has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.^[7]

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census^[8] reported that La Habra Heights had a population of 5,325. The population density was 864.3 people per square mile (333.7/km²). The racial makeup of La Habra Heights was 3,855 (72.4%) White (57.2% Non-Hispanic White),^[9] 47 (0.9%) African American, 26 (0.5%) Native American, 841 (15.8%) Asian, 6 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 333 (6.3%) from other races, and 217 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,254 persons (23.5%).

The Census reported that 5,305 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 14 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,805 households, out of which 542 (30.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,289 (71.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 123 (6.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 79 (4.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 33 (1.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 14 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 253 households (14.0%) were made up of individuals and 139 (7.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94. There were 1,491 families (82.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.21.

The population was spread out with 1,019 people (19.1%) under the age of 18, 470 people (8.8%) aged 18 to 24, 938 people (17.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,862 people (35.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,036 people (19.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.6 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

There were 1,880 housing units at an average density of 305.1 per square mile (117.8/km²), of which 1,682 (93.2%) were owner-occupied, and 123 (6.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 4,955 people (93.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 350 people (6.6%) lived in rental housing units.

During 2009–2013, La Habra Heights had a median household income of $118,871, with 2.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line.^[9]

2000

As of the census^[10] of 2000, there were 5,713 people, 1,887 households, and 1,590 families residing in the city. The population density was 922.0 inhabitants per square mile (355.7/km²). There were 1,951 housing units at an average density of 314.9 per square mile (121.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.41% White, 1.21% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 18.40% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 3.87% from other races, and 3.68% from two or more races. 13.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,887 households 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $101,080, and the median income for a family was $103,647. Males had a median income of $79,004 versus $41,981 for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,258. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

History

La Habra Heights is located on the 1839 Rancho La Habra Mexican land grant made to Mariano Reyes Roldan. Roldan sold to rancho to Andres Pico who sold it to Abel Stearns. In 1900, Willits J. Hole acquired 3,500 acres (14.2 km²) that in 1919, he sold to Edwin G. Hart, who developed La Habra Heights.

Public safety

La Habra Heights has a Combination Fire Department that provides 24/7 365 staffing with full-time (Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, administrative assistant), part-time (Training Chief, EMS Chief, Fire Captains, & Firefighter Paramedics), and volunteer (Firefighters, Driver Operators) employees housed in fire Station behind City Hall on Hacienda Road. The Fire Department staffs a minimum of 2 Engines daily with Engine 71 ALS (With Paramedics) and a BLS Engine 72 that provide all hazard all risk response for its citizens. The department does charge several hundred dollars per EMS call, or free for those who pay for and are enrolled in the Paramedic subscription program. A contract with American Medical Response has one dedicated BLS unit stationed at the Fire Station at all times for patient transport. Additionally the Mutual Aid agreement with Los Angeles County Fire lets LHHFD assist the surrounding communities on a as needed basis. There is an Automatic Aid agreement with a portion of the west end of La Habra Heights. Additional firefighting resources can be requested under the Mutual Aid provision of the State of California.^[11][12] La Habra Heights contracts for law enforcement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's regional station in the City of Industry.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Industry Station in the City of Industry, serving La Habra Heights.^[13]

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving La Habra Heights.^[14]

Government

La Habra Heights elects a City Council every four years. One of those City Council members is voted in as Mayor by the Council each year. As of December 2015, the council consists of Mayor Kyle Miller, Mayor Pro Tempore Jane Williams, Council members Brian Bergman, Roy Francis, and Michael Higgins.^[15]

In the California State Legislature, La Habra Heights is in the 32nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Tony Mendoza, and in the 57th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Ian Calderon.^[16]

In the United States House of Representatives, La Habra Heights is in California's 39th congressional district, represented by Republican Ed Royce.^[17]

Education

Students are districted to El Portal and Macy Elementary Schools (both in La Habra), Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School (in Whittier), all in the Lowell Joint School District,[18] and to La Habra High School and Sonora High School.

Parks and recreation

The community has one park "The Park" located on Hacienda Road, which is the center of community events. Community organizations such as The La Habra Heights Improvement Association create family events for the community.

Newspapers and news organizations

• Whittier Daily News
• La Habra Journal
• Heights Life
• LA Times

LaHabraHeights.com

References

1. "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
2. "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
3. "La Habra Heights". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
4. "La Habra Heights (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
5. "USPS - ZIP Code Lookup - Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. Climate Summary for La Habra Heights, California
8. "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - La Habra Heights city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
9. "La Habra Heights (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
10. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
11. http://www.lhhcity.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=59
12. http://www.lhhcity.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=58
13. "Industry Station." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
14. "Whittier Health Center." Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Retrieved on March 18, 2010.
15. "City Council Office". La Habra Heights. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
16. "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
17. "California's 39th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
18. "Lowell Joint School District Map" (PDF).

External links

• Official website