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La Habra is a "bedroom community" located in a valley between the Puente Hills and the West Coyote Hills, just north of Fullerton in Orange County, about 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles encompasses a of 7.3 square mile area at an elevation ranging from 350 to 520 feet above sea level and lies within the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).
La Habra received the prestigious All-America City award in 1974 from The National Municipal League for the city's outstanding leadership in boosting industry, business revitalization, human relations, housing needs, environmental protection, broadening educational opportunities, and community services. La Habra was also chosen as a Bicentennial City during 1974 in recognition of its commemoration of the nation's 200 year anniversary. The City of La Habra offers innovative solutions to the needs of it's residents and homeowners through numerous programs including the Neighborhood Housing Service, a Local Development Company, and the Child Development Headstart program, Dial-A-Ride, a community hospital. The Police Department administers model programs for crime prevention, Community Based Policing and drug abuse prevention (DARE). La Habra has a range of shopping, professional and commercial services and light industrial areas.
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La Habra Culture
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The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street La Habra, Ca. 90631
24 hour Tape: 562/ 905-9793 Office: 562/ 905-9693
The Children's Museum at La Habra is an active learning center where young children can challenge themselves and discover how the world works or try on new roles and learn through play with hands on exhibits and programs.
La Habra Depot Theater
311 S. Euclid Street
La Habra, CA 90631
24-Hour Information Line:
(562) 905-9625 E-mail: depot@lahabrabiz.com Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 802
La Habra, CA 90631
This is a historical landmark where volunteers have been serving the community for over 23 years by providing live stage productions
located next to the Children’s Museum in Portola Park.
La Habra Biz
215 North Orange La Habra, California 562-691-9739.
The La Habra Art Association is proud to offer a community art gallery including a library, entertainment information and more. Individuals may rent the gallery to show their art.
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La Habra History
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 The City La Habra was platted in the 1890's and incorporated on January 20, 1925 with a population of 3,000. A police force was organized a year later and employed a chief, a patrolman and a traffic officer. By 1928, the La Habra was the largest avocado center in Southern California. La Habra's first Fire Department building was constructed In 1930 followed by the original City Hall in 1935. By 1950 the population had only grown to 5,000.
The Civic Center took shape when the existing County Library was dedicated in 1966. followed by the present Administration Building in 1969.
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La Habra Housing
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 La Habra is currently almost completely built out, with over 99.9% of the City’s land area either already or nearly developed with a broad range of housing types and styles and prices.
A nearly completed major development plan of approximately 370 acres located in La Habra Hills, includes a public Golf Course, Westbridge at La Habra, and 400 single family homes.
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YEAR HOUSE HOLDER MOVED INTO UNIT |
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% |
| 1999 to March 2000 |
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4,226 |
22.2 |
| 1995 to 1998 |
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5,943 |
31.2 |
| 1990 to 1994 |
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2,690 |
14.1 |
| 1980 to 1989 |
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2,426 |
12.7 |
| 1970 to 1979 |
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2,017 |
10.6 |
| 1969 or earlier |
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1,740 |
09.1 |
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Specified owner-occupied units |
9,266 |
100.0 |
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VALUE |
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% |
| Less than $50,000 |
37 |
00.4 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 |
261 |
02.8 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 |
1,110 |
12.0 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 |
3,255 |
35.1 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 |
3,411 |
36.8 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 |
961 |
10.4 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 |
202 |
02.2 |
| $1,000,000 or more |
29 |
00.3 |
| Median (dollars) |
199,500 |
(X) | |
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La Habra Lifestyle
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La Habra, mostly residential, with some small scale industry, offers homeowners some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment anywhere around Southern California and there is a world of history and heritage here just waiting to be explored. Everyone including young families and upscale executives to retirees seeking an enjoyable and comfortable yet active lifestyle will find great living in La Habra's pleasant neighborhoods.
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La Habra Nature
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La Habra's diverse geography offers outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including picnicking, hiking, camping and wilderness activities. Wildlife refuges provide areas where one can explore the rugged terrain where birds and small game are still free.
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La Habra News
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Search for "La Habra CA" - Bromance | A Taste Of The Good Life - The Laguna Beach Hook Up
| Monday, December 29, 2008 There's friendship, there's romance, and then there's the best of both worlds: a Bromance with Hills heartthrob, Brody Jenner! Nine lucky guys have been chosen from a pool of thousands ... |
- Hot-selling BlackBerry Storm Back in Stock in Select Verizon Wireless ... - Earth Times
| IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 18 CA-VZN-Wireless-Storm IRVINE, Calif. , /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first touch screen BlackBerry smart phone returns to select Verizon Wireless stores Friday in Washington , Oregon and ... |
- Home Sweet Home - The Arbiter
| For a majority of the Boise State football team, playing in the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, Calif. |
- Taking Notes with My Camera - PalmAddicts
| I usually switch between my Centro and paper while taking notes. However, I found some of the presenters flashing through the slides quite quickly and I was unable to keep up. |
- Kellen Moore Named WAC Freshman of the Year - KVEW
| Guiding Boise State University to an undefeated regular season and its sixth Western Athletic Conference football title in the past seven years, head football Chris Petersen and 11 Bronco players have received ... |
- Lomita Boxer Inducted into Museum - Lomita Harbor Connection
| John Montes of Lomita will be inducted into the WBC Legends of Boxing Museum on October 11, 2008. |
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La Habra Recreation
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La Habra is less than a thirty minute drive to beaches, mountain, and desert recreation areas. There's also a world class 18-hole championship course, Westridge Golf Club, a perfect location for, of "course", golf, banquets, meetings, and weddings. Golf tournaments can be created for 20 to 288 players.
Westridge Golf Club 1400 South La Habra Hills Drive La Habra, CA 90631 562-690-4200, Fax: 562-690-0303
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La Habra Transportation
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Since La Mirada is conveniently located getting around town or commuting to work is easy for commuters working in adjacent cities. Major U.S. and State highways form the roots of a 116.16 mile system of highways and paved roads.
La Habra Transit, in operation since 1973, was one of the first "Dial-a-Ride" systems in the western United States, offering residents curb to curb service within the city and connections to other transit systems. La Habra Transit's phone numbers are (562) 943-6776 or (714) 521-0330 9:30 available from a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Orange International Airport (LAX) in Orange is one of the nation's busiest and less than an hour’s drive away.
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La Habra Weather
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La Habra's average annual rainfall is 14.8 inches per year with temperatures ranging from 48 to 74 degrees.
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