Avocado Heights() is anunincorporatedcensus-designated place (CDP)in theSan Gabriel ValleyofLos Angeles County, California,United States. It is almost entirely surrounded by theCity of Industrywith only a small strip of unincorporated Los Angeles County separating it fromSouth El Monte.It is in close proximity to both thePomona (SR-60)andSan Gabriel (I-605)freeways. To the west is theSan Gabriel Riverand the California Country Club. Avocado Heights is approximately 15 miles (24 km) from thedowntown Los AngelesCivic Center.The population was 15,411 at the 2010 census, up from 15,148 at the 2000 census.
Avocado Heights, California | |
|---|---|
 Location of Avocado Heights inLos Angeles County, California | |
  Avocado Heights, California Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates:34°2′19″N118°0′16″W/ 34.03861°N 118.00444°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 4.77% |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,317 |
| • Density | 5,916.04/sq mi (2,284.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8(PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7(PDT) |
| ZIP code | 91746 |
| Area code | 626 |
| FIPS code | 06-03344 |
| GNISfeature ID | 1724314 |
A significant portion of Avocado Heights remains equestrian and semi-rural, with many homes on lots of 0.5 acres 21,780 square feet (2,023 m2) or more. The proximity of polluting industries in what became the City of Industry, as well as thePuente Hills Landfill,suppressed property values throughout the post-World War II era—discouraging the development that transformed most of the San Gabriel Valley into a relatively densely developedsuburban area.
Geography
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Avocado Heights is located at34°2′19″N118°0′16″W/ 34.03861°N 118.00444°W(34.038610, −118.004575),[3]or about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) southeast ofEl Monte.According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2). 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) of it is land, and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (4.77%) is water.
The primary thoroughfare is Don Julian Road, named for the nickname given to early Anglo settlerWilliam Workmanby local Californios; his homestead lies on Don Julian Road just to the east in Industry. The community is served by Don Julian Elementary School, which is part of the Bassett Unified School District.
Culture
editAvocado Heights is known for its private ranches with horse riding.[4]
From the 1920s until the early 2000s, there was a tall, single white tower on 3rd Avenue and Starlight Lane.[5]
From the 2010s a skatepark was built in Avocado Heights.[6]
Climate
editAvocado Heights is classified as Hot Summer Mediterranean climate. It is characterized by warm winters and very hot summers and receives a shielding effect from nearby hills to the south which keeps it warmer than other cities nearby.
| Climate data for Avocado Heights, California (1981–2010 normals) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
73 (23) |
76 (24) |
80 (27) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
95 (35) |
85 (29) |
79 (26) |
72 (22) |
83 (28) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
50 (10) |
52 (11) |
54 (12) |
59 (15) |
63 (17) |
65 (18) |
67 (19) |
65 (18) |
60 (16) |
53 (12) |
49 (9) |
57 (14) |
| Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 3.78 (96) |
3.53 (90) |
2.66 (68) |
.93 (24) |
.33 (8.4) |
.06 (1.5) |
.01 (0.25) |
.03 (0.76) |
.18 (4.6) |
.30 (7.6) |
1.21 (31) |
2.43 (62) |
16.43 (417) |
| Source:[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9,810 | — | |
| 1980 | 11,721 | 19.5% | |
| 1990 | 14,232 | 21.4% | |
| 2000 | 15,148 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,411 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 13,317 | −13.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1850–1870[9][10]1880-1890[11] 1900[12]1910[13]1920[14] 1930[15]1940[16]1950[17] 1960[18]1970[19]1980[20] 1990[21] 2000[22]2010[23] | |||
2010
editThe2010 United States Census[24]reported that Avocado Heights had a population of 15,411. The population density was 5,423.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,094.1/km2). The racial makeup of Avocado Heights was 8,564 (55.6%)White(7.8% Non-Hispanic White),[25]136 (0.9%)African American,107 (0.7%)Native American,1,359 (8.8%)Asian,13 (0.1%)Pacific Islander,4,726 (30.7%) fromother races,and 506 (3.3%) from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 12,648 persons (82.1%).
The Census reported that 15,332 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 79 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,813 households, out of which 1,900 (49.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,351 (61.7%) wereopposite-sex married couplesliving together, 622 (16.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 331 (8.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 205 (5.4%)unmarried opposite-sex partnerships,and 23 (0.6%)same-sex married couples or partnerships.368 households (9.7%) were made up of individuals, and 181 (4.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.02. There were 3,304families(86.7% of all households); the average family size was 4.16.
The population was spread out, with 4,210 people (27.3%) under the age of 18, 1,676 people (10.9%) aged 18 to 24, 4,277 people (27.8%) aged 25 to 44, 3,575 people (23.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,673 people (10.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
There were 3,922 housing units at an average density of 1,380.3 per square mile (532.9/km2), of which 2,934 (76.9%) were owner-occupied, and 879 (23.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%. 11,422 people (74.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,910 people (25.4%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Avocado Heights had a median household income of $72,240, with 14.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[25]
2000
editAs of the 2000census,[26]the population was 15,148, with 3,758 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,675.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,191.4/km2). There were 3,839 housing units at an average density of 1,438.4 per square mile (555.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.43%White,1.47%BlackorAfrican American,1.16%Native American,9.12%Asian,0.11%Pacific Islander,33.06% fromother races,and 3.66% from two or more races. 77.74% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
Of the 3,758 households, 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.00 and the average family size was 4.16.
The age range was 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,712, and the median income for a family was $48,939. Males had a median income of $30,837 versus $26,481 for females. Theper capita incomefor the CDP was $14,570. About 13.2% of families and 16.3% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government
editIn theCalifornia State Legislature,Avocado Heights is inthe 22nd Senate District,represented byDemocratSusan Rubio,and inthe 57th Assembly District,represented byDemocratReggie Jones-Sawyer.[27]
In theUnited States House of Representatives,Avocado Heights is inCalifornia's 31st congressional district,represented byDemocratGrace Napolitano.[28]
Education
editStudents in the northern portion of Avocado Heights are zoned to Don Julian Elementary School in theBassett Unified School Districtand to Bassett High School while students in the southern portion are zoned to Wallen Andrews Elementary School in theWhittier City School Districtand toPioneer High Schoolin theWhittier Union High School District.
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- ^Orange County Register (September 13, 2017). Few LA County communities count horses as major transportation modes, but Avocado Heights is one of them.https:// ocregister /2017/09/13/few-la-county-communities-count-horses-as-major-transportation-modes-but-avocado-heights-is-one-of-them-3-2/
- ^CaliSphere (University of California). Image / Avocado Heights, 3rd Ave and Starlight Ln, looking east.https://calisphere.org/item/0831bbf1784ee28bbe65337c348ab9b7/
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