salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,160 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 443 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hacienda Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hacienda Heights
| Size | Hacienda Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,407 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,799 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,265 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,705 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,238 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hacienda Heights overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hacienda Heights, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hacienda Heights
Life in Hacienda Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hacienda Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,966 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $820,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hacienda Heights, CA?
Renting in Hacienda Heights costs a median of about $2,729 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Hacienda Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,160 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hacienda Heights cheap or expensive?
Hacienda Heights is rated OK: rent takes 27.8% of the typical household income of $117,765. It ranks 443rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hacienda Heights?
The median homeowner in Hacienda Heights pays $5,319 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Hacienda Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hacienda Heights?
The median home value in Hacienda Heights is $820,800, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
54,291 people live in Hacienda Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.