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Hacienda Heights
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Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated community in the San Gabriel Valley with a population of about 54,000. It is a car-dependent residential area with a quieter character, away from major commercial corridors and transit lines. Most residents prioritize space and a more suburban feel over walkability and convenience.
The community ranks in the bottom quarter regionally for walkability and amenities, reflecting its spread-out, low-density character. There is no rail transit nearby, and bus service is limited. Air quality is below the California median due to diesel PM exposure from regional traffic corridors.
Living here
Daily life in Hacienda Heights requires a car for almost all errands and commuting. The area has basic grocery options like Vons and 99 Ranch Market, and some casual dining, but you will find fewer restaurants and shops than in denser parts of the county. Parks including Orange Grove Park, Countrywood Park, and Steinmetz Park offer local green space for recreation.
Traffic is above average due to regional corridor exposure, and commute times to job centers outside the San Gabriel Valley can be long. The trade-off is lower density, quieter streets, and more space per household. This is a place where neighbors tend to stay put, and the pace is deliberate rather than bustling.
Who it's for
Hacienda Heights suits families and professionals who prioritize affordability, space, and a quiet residential setting over urban walkability and transit access. You will need a reliable car and should be comfortable with a suburban lifestyle. It works well for those working locally in the San Gabriel Valley or willing to commute, and for renters seeking a calmer alternative to denser neighborhoods.
Environment & livability
Air quality: below the California median for diesel PM exposure.
Air quality here is better than average for the state. Worth noting if you have respiratory sensitivities.
Traffic exposure: high traffic corridor exposure.
This area is near major traffic corridors, linked to higher noise levels, diesel PM, and reduced street-level comfort.
Tree cover: limited tree cover, mostly open streetscape.
Less canopy means more heat exposure and less visual greenery on daily walks. LA County median is around 14% canopy coverage.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Who lives in Hacienda Heights
Population
47,284
Renters
24%
of households rent
Median age
44
Median income
$105k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Hacienda Heights
17 public schools sit inside this area · 14 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarlane Academy Elementary | K-8 | 62% | 53% |
| Grazide Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 60% | 65% |
| Kwis Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 43% | 37% |
| Los Altos Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 52% | 46% |
| Los Molinos Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 69% | 64% |
| Mesa Robles Elementary | K-8 | 69% | 64% |
| Palm Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 35% | 30% |
| Wedgeworth Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 79% | 78% |
| Newton Middle Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 6-8 | 49% | 28% |
| Orange Grove Middle Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 6-8 | 35% | 22% |
| Glen A. Wilson High High School | 9-12 | 78% | 59% |
| Los Altos High High School | 9-12 | 63% | 32% |
| Valley Alternative High (Continuation) High School | 11-12 | 2% | 0% |
| Valley Community Day High School | 9-12 | — | — |
| Dibble Adult Adult | No Data | — | — |
| Palm Canyon Elementary-High Combination | K-12 | — | — |
| Puente Hills High Elementary-High Combination | K-12 | 35% | 14% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Hacienda Heights
99 Ranch Market · Vons
Cafe LOVE Box
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant · Christy Donuts · Del Taco · Denny's
Countrywood Park · Hacienda Heights Park · Los Robles County Park · Manzanita Park
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What the census says about Hacienda Heights
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Hacienda Heights; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 36 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 83%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1967
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 7%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 5%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 95%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 85%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 15,310
- total housing units
Averaged across 28 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Hacienda Heights in the regional index
How Hacienda Heights places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- Where police report the fewest incidents
Ranks #24 of 254 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where growing up led to higher adult earnings
Ranks #48 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there public transit in Hacienda Heights?+
There is no rail transit nearby. Bus service exists but is limited and minimal compared to the regional average. You will need a car for most trips.
How walkable is Hacienda Heights?+
It ranks 238th of 319 comparable areas regionally. You can handle some nearby errands on foot, but a car is useful or necessary for most shopping, dining, and services. The area is spread out.
What is the air quality like?+
Air quality is below the California median for diesel PM exposure due to proximity to regional traffic corridors. It ranks 97th of 318 areas, which is still middle-of-the-road, but worth noting if you are sensitive to air quality.
Do I need a car?+
Yes. With minimal transit and low walkability, a car is strongly recommended for daily life in Hacienda Heights.
Is Hacienda Heights walkable?+
Hacienda Heights ranks #272 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Hacienda Heights?+
Current residents of Hacienda Heights pay a median rent of about $2,388 per month (Census ACS). Asking rents for new leases typically run higher.
How is the air quality in Hacienda Heights?+
Hacienda Heights has below the California median for diesel PM exposure, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 48 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Hacienda Heights?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Hacienda Heights are Laguna Woods, Laguna Altura, Griffith Park and Palos Verdes Estates.