2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Chino Hills

California (CA)
Best for: Households seeking foothill neighborhoods and hiking access
Chino Hills CA 2027 livability
Small City
2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents
Modern Livability72.7/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population77,519
Median Home$874,900
Median Rent$2,894
Median Household Income$126,334
Cost of LivingRPP 106.4 (US=100; BEA 2024; metro area)
Average Commute36.1 min (ACS 2020-2024)
Unemployment6.9% (ACS 2020-2024; civilian labor force)
Metro AreaRiverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

72.7overall
Housing & Financial Reality55.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living65.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability86.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity74.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness79.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place85.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion50.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape89.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging74.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment77.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture61.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity79.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionACS average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes (2020-2024, excluding workers at home). Longer regional trips are a material daily-life tradeoff. This is a commute measure, not a live traffic-delay index.
Weekend EscapeChino Hills State Park provides extensive trails and protected open space. Regional trips depend on travel time and seasonal conditions.
WalkabilityCitywide Walk Score 23/100 (directory checked October 2026). Many errands require a car; selected centers may be more walkable.
Airport AccessOntario International Airport (ONT) is a regional air-travel option. Check the airport for current destinations; no drive-time estimate is assumed.
Outdoor AccessChino Hills State Park provides extensive trails and protected open space.
Healthcare AccessChino Valley Medical Center in nearby Chino provides a local or nearby hospital option. Check insurance networks, service availability and specialist access individually.
Air QualityAir quality changes by day and season. Check AirNow for local ozone and fine-particle conditions, particularly during heat or smoke events; no citywide annual AQI rating is assigned here.
Third Places / Social LifeChino Hills's parks and recreation facilities provide public gathering spaces. A hilly suburban city with landscaped residential districts. The mix of libraries, cafes and community activities varies by neighborhood.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Broadly stable: -0.3% population change from 2024 to 2025 (same Census vintage). This describes population only, not a forecast.
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Chino Hills has 77,519 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #492 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $874,900, median monthly gross rent of $2,894, and median household income of $126,334. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Chino Hills State Park provides extensive trails and protected open space. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

A hilly suburban city with landscaped residential districts.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Access to Chino Valley Medical Center in nearby Chino; Chino Hills State Park provides extensive trails and protected open space.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

High housing costs, car dependence and hot summers; trail access can be affected by fire conditions.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where Chino Hills ranks