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Is La Habra Heights, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 8 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,27927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$193,680about $16,140/month · 122% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,201,000261% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. Most homes (91.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,160 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 40 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

La Habra Heights
$1,279
East Pasadena
$2,363
Pleasure Point
$2,868
Bonadelle Ranchos
$2,058
Lake of the Pines
$2,544
Old Fig Garden
$1,514
Las Flores
$3,125

How much do households earn in La Habra Heights?

Under $25k
3.7%
$25k–50k
11.1%
$50k–100k
20.0%
$100k–150k
18.3%
$150k+
45.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 63.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is La Habra Heights overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for La Habra Heights, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in La Habra Heights

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 0.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$218a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in La Habra Heights

Commute to work33.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Habra Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $7,054 a month less.

Renting
$1,279
Owning
$8,333

Owning assumes a typical $1,201,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $120,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in La Habra Heights, CA?

Renting in La Habra Heights costs a median of about $1,279 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in La Habra Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,160 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is La Habra Heights cheap or expensive?

La Habra Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.9% of the typical household income of $193,680. It ranks 40th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in La Habra Heights?

The median homeowner in La Habra Heights pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.

Is La Habra 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 La Habra Heights?

The median home value in La Habra Heights is $1,201,000, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,478 people live in La Habra Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.