Chino Hills, California

Incorporated on December 1 1991, Chino Hills is a largely residential city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The city had a total population of 77,819.

Judged by median household income, Chino Hills is the most affluent city in the Inland Empire region. Chino Hills was ranked 68th in Money Magazine's 100 best places to live in the United States. Chino Hills is generally considered a part of the Chino Valley.

Due to its topography of rolling hills, Chino Hills was primarily rural prior to the mid 1970s; most land was utilized for equestrian purposes and for dairies. Rapid and extensive housing developments followed throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, only slowing down in recent years. Most neighborhoods are arranged in a village-type format with strategically placed shopping centers and parks designed to be within walking distance of nearby homes. Areas of the city adjoining the Orange County line are still rural in nature, owing to their relative isolation from transportation networks. (The only direct connection from the Chino Valley to Orange County is via Carbon Canyon Road, a narrow, winding route prone to landslides.)

Chino Hills is home to the Vellano Country Club, a new private golf course and housing development designed by golf champion Greg Norman, his first project in the Los Angeles area. With home prices expected to exceed $2 million, Vellano was touted (as of 2005) as the most expensive housing development in the Inland Empire, a region considered a bastion of affordable housing in the Los Angeles area.

In addition to Vellano, Chino Hills includes the large neighborhood of Los Serranos. Other large master-planned communities include Gordon Ranch, LeBand Village, Butterfield Ranch and Payne Ranch.

Chino Hills is also the future location of The Shoppes at Chino Hills. The Shoppes will feature 40 upscale stores, restaurants, and a new civic center.

Chino Hills Population History

*1990.....27,608 (Z)
*2000.....66,787
*2002.....72,500
*2005.....77,819

(Z): Population figure was taken prior to incorporation

Geography

Chino Hills is located at (33.975267, -117.723054)placing it in the southwestern most corner of San Bernardino County, abutting the neighboring counties ofOrange, Los Angeles and Riverside. Chino Hills also borders the cities of: Pomona, Diamond Bar, Chino, Corona, Yorba Linda, and Brea, with direct access to all except Yorba Linda. Chino Hills is approximately 45 miles south-southeast of downtown Los Angeles. [1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.2 km² (44.9 mi²)much of which is undeveloped rolling hills including the Chino Hills State Park.116.1 km² (44.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.16%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 66,787 people, 20,039 households, and 17,073 families residing in the city. The population density was 575.5/km² (1,490.6/mi²). There were 20,414 housing units at an average density of 175.9/km² (455.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.38% White, 5.54% African American, 0.56% Native American, 22.08% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 10.57% from other races, and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.68% of the population.

There were 20,039 households out of which 53.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.61. The average home price (excluding the unincorporated area of Los Serranos) is approximately $816,900, and the median home price is $759,900.

In the city, the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $84,850, and the median income for a family was $95,512. Males had a median income of $55,272 versus $38,620 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,182. The average income for the city is $95,990. About 3.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

* California State Route 60
* California State Route 71
* California State Route 91
* California State Route 142

Main Thoroughfares

* Grand Avenue
* Chino Hills Parkway
* Peyton Drive
* Butterfield Ranch Road
* Soquel Canyon Parkway
* Pipeline Avenue
* Carbon Canyon Road

Public Transportation

Public transportation is virtually non-existent. However, Chino Hills has the OmniLink dial a ride service open to the general public. For $2.50 one way, one can travel throughout the city and transfer for free to the Omnitrans public bus at the Chino Hills Marketplace and the Chino Hills Civic Center. The dial a ride service operates seven days a week, mostly during daytime hours.

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