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Hacienda Heights, CA

High Pressure

Living in Hacienda Heights, CA costs about 92% more than the national average (Cost Index: 192). Housing is the main driver — the typical home value of $945,845 is well above the $303,400 US median. The local median household income is $106,620, which helps frame the place-side housing burden.

Hacienda Heights already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 25% rent burden, 8.9x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 312. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Hacienda Heights.

Monthly Housing
$2,247/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
25%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$6,138/mo
After housing and debt · $2,046/person
Rent vs Buy
Rent first
Main pressure: everyday costs
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ZILLOWRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 31%
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Cost Index
192
Very Expensive
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$945,845
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $778,700
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$2,247/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$106,620
National: $78,538
Population
54,956
Purchasing Power
71
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
312 / 100
~3.1x more expensive
Rent Index
167 / 100
67% above average
Goods & Groceries
107 / 100
7% pricier than average
Utilities
159 / 100
59% higher utility bills
Healthcare & Services
104 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
192
Very Expensive · 92% above average

Hacienda Heights Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $945,845 and California's property tax rate of 0.71%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$106,620
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
25%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
8.9x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Hacienda Heights looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Hacienda Heights, CA

Est. Annual Property Tax
$6,715
Monthly Impact
$560
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
0.71%
National avg: ~1.00%

California Place Tax Context

Tax TypeCaliforniaNational Avg
Property Tax Rate0.71%1.00%
Top Income Tax Rate13.3%~5.0%
State Sales Tax8.85%~5.0%

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Hacienda Heights, CA: 312
Rent Prices
167

FAQ: Living in Hacienda Heights

Is Hacienda Heights, CA an expensive place to live?+

Yes — Hacienda Heights is about 92% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 192. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $945,845, and monthly rents average roughly $2,247. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run higher than average as well.

How does Hacienda Heights fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $2,247, while local median household income is $106,620. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 25% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Hacienda Heights, CA?+

California has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 13.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.71%. On a home worth $945,845, that translates to roughly $6,716 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.85% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Hacienda Heights, CA?+

The typical monthly rent in Hacienda Heights is around $2,247. That's about 67% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $945,845, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Hacienda Heights, CA?+

The median home in Hacienda Heights is valued at $945,845. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $4,783/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 74% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Hacienda Heights?+

Grocery prices in Hacienda Heights are noticeably pricier compared to the rest of the US (index: 107, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are on the high side (index: 159). Both add meaningful weight to your monthly budget here.

What is Hacienda Heights, CA like to live in?+

Hacienda Heights is a smaller city with a population of about 54,956. The median age of residents is 43.5, skewing somewhat older — common in established suburban communities. The local poverty rate is 11.1%, near the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in California

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Higher-Pressure Comparisons in California

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly