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°58′31″N, 117°43′23″W (33.975267,
-117.723054)GR1 placing it in the southwestern most corner of San
Bernardino County, abutting the neighboring counties of Orange, 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 30 miles south-
southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
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 censusGR2 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.
Local Media Serving Chino Hills, California
Chino Hills Champion - Weekly newspaper serving Chino and Chino
Hills, California.
Famous People From Chino Hills, California
Leah O'Brien-Amico Gold-medalist, US Olympic Softball Team
A Static Lullaby
Ron Roenicke - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach
Ryan Mount- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Drafted June 2005
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°58′31″N, 117°43′23″W (33.975267,
-117.723054)GR1 placing it in the southwestern most corner of San
Bernardino County, abutting the neighboring counties of Orange, 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 30 miles south-
southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
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 censusGR2 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.
Local Media Serving Chino Hills, California
Chino Hills Champion - Weekly newspaper serving Chino and Chino
Hills, California.
Famous People From Chino Hills, California
Leah O'Brien-Amico Gold-medalist, US Olympic Softball Team
A Static Lullaby
Ron Roenicke - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach
Ryan Mount- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Drafted June 2005
