Hacienda Heights, California

Hacienda Heights, California
CDP
Location of Hacienda Heights in Los Angeles County, California.
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Area
• Total	11.4 sq mi (29.5 km2)
• Land	11.4 sq mi (29.5 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	453 ft (138 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	53,122
• Density	4,668.8/sq mi (1,802.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	91745
Area code	626
FIPS code	06-31596
GNIS feature ID	1660709

Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 53,122.

In 2003, voters were asked to decide whether the community should incorporate and become a city. Proponents argued that a new city would be able to better control development and provide increased police and fire service, while opponents argued that the new city would increase taxes and redevelop residential neighborhoods for revenue-generating businesses. Most of the prime commercial land had already been annexed by the City of Industry to escape taxes levied by the County on unincorporated areas. Ultimately the measure failed by about a 2-1 margin.

Geography

Hacienda Heights is located at 34°0′2″N 117°58′10″W (34.000578, -117.969434)Template:GR in east San Gabriel Valley bordering La Puente and West Covina to the North, Whittier to the East, La Habra Heights to the South, and Rowland Heights to the East along the Pomona Freeway (Route 60). Hacienda Heights is a predominately residential neighborhood. Most commercial areas are located to the east in neighboring Rowland Heights, including most notably the Puente Hills Mall, Hong Kong Plaza, Pacific Plaza, Diamond Plaza. The only major commercial area is Hacienda Plaza adjacent to the Puente Hills Mall. Most industrial areas are located to the north in City of Industry where one can find distribution centers for Crate and Barrel, Office Depot, Mattel and mostly computer related companies including Viewsonic.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 29.5 km² (11.4 mi²). 29.5 km² (11.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.

Demographics

Hacienda Heights CDP Population by year [1]

2000 53,122 1990 52,354 1980 49,422 1970 35,969

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 53,122 people, 15,993 households, and 13,418 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,802.3/km² (4,668.8/mi²). There were 16,358 housing units at an average density of 555.0/km² (1,437.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 41.03% White, 1.55% African American, 0.72% Native American, 36.09% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 16.60% from other races, and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.25% of the population.

There were 15,993 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.58.

The population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the community is $41,485, and the median income for a family is $44,827. Males have a median income of $24,238 versus $18,563 for females. The per capita income for the community is $21,893. 9.3% of the population and 7.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

As of May 2008, the Zindex for Hacienda Heights was $532,000, a 11.2% decrease from May 2007. The community consists of: 1) Affluent Immigrants - High-income immigrants living in suburban areas. Ranging in age from mid-30s to early 60s, these highly educated immigrants earn high salaries. A high proportion are homeowners. 2) Stretching Couples - High-income, high- expense suburban couples. These married couples without children earn handsome salaries, but have significantly higher mortgages than the national average. Most own their homes, and some have a college education. 3) Frugal Families - Lower-income families living in the suburbs. Middle-income married couples with children, ranging in age from upper 30s to upper 50s. Some are high school graduates, while others have completed college. Occupations vary.

Landmarks

Hacienda Heights is notable for being home to one of the largest Buddhist temples in the United States, the Hsi Lai Temple (meaning "Coming West"). The temple encompasses 15 acres and a floor area of 102,432 sq. ft. The temple's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) architecture is faithful to the traditional style of buildings, gardens, and statuary of traditional ancient Chinese monasteries. Hsi Lai was built to serve as a spiritual and cultural center for those interested in learning Buddhism and Chinese culture.

Notable natives

• Josh Keaton, Actor, voice actor, singer and music producer, graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School.
• Joey Getherall, All-American wide receiver for The University of Notre Dame, retired early, due to a career ending foot injury, with the Miami Dolphins, graduated from Bishop Amat Memorial High School. Is currently an LAPD officer.
• Stacy Ferguson (also known as Fergie) of The Black Eyed Peas, and Kids Incorporated. She was raised in Hacienda Heights, and gave a shout out to it in the song "Here I Come" from her first solo studio album, The Dutchess. She graduated from Glen A. Wilson High School and attended Mesa Robles School.
• Shaun Cody, defensive tackle for the 2004 National Champions USC, and later the Detroit Lions, graduated from Los Altos High School.
• American model Caprice Bourret, also known from The Surreal Life on VH1, was originally from Hacienda Heights.
• Basketball player Scott Williams, who spent most of this time with the Chicago Bulls, attended Glen A. Wilson High School.
• Actor Brian Tee from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift attended Glen A. Wilson High School.
• Duathlete Kenny Souza attended Glen A. Wilson High School. He finished fourth overall in the 2006 Race Across America (RAAM).
• Four-time Olympian swimmer Jill Sterkel attended Glen A. Wilson High School.
• Michael J. Smith, Clippers basketball announcer and former NBA and Spanish League professional, graduated from Los Altos High School.
• Sergio Santos, first round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB draft of 2002 grew up in Hacienda Heights, and attended Los Altos High School for a year before transferring to Mater Dei.
• Rudy Gutierrez, NASA Engineer, is originally from Hacienda Heights.

Politics

In the state legislature Hacienda Heights is located in the 24th, 29th, and 30th Senate Districts, represented by Democrat Gloria Romero, Republican Bob Margett, and Democrat Ronald S. Calderon respectively, and in the 58th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Charles M. Calderon. Federally, Hacienda Heights is located in California's 38th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +20 and is represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.

External links

• Regional Chamber of Commerce - San Gabriel Valley