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Chino, CA

Chino is a city in the western end of San Bernardino County, California, United States, with Los Angeles County to its west and Orange County to its south in the Southern California region. Chino is adjacent to Chino Hills. Chino's surroundings have long been a center of agriculture and dairy farming, providing milk products in Southern California and much of the southwestern United States. Chino's agricultural history dates back to the Spanish land grant forming Rancho Santa Ana del Chino. The area specialized in fruit orchards, row crops, and dairy.

Chino is bounded by Chino Hills and Los Angeles County to the west, Pomona to the northwest, unincorporated San Bernardino County (near Montclair) to the north, Ontario to the northeast, Eastvale to the southeast in Riverside County and Orange County to the southwest. It is easily accessible via the Chino Valley (71) and Pomona (60) freeways. The population was 77,983 at the 2010 census.

Downtown Chino is home to satellite branches of the San Bernardino County Library and Chaffey Community College, the Chino Community Theatre, the Chino Boxing Club and a weekly Farmer's Market. In 2008, the city of Chino was awarded the prestigious "100 Best Communities for Youth" award for the second time in three years. Chino hosted shooting events for the 1984 Summer Olympics at the Prado Olympic Shooting Park in the Prado Regional Park.

The Tongva had a settlement called Wapijangna in the Santa Ana River watershed. Some residents of Wapijanga were baptized at Mission San Gabriel, which was established in 1771. The Spanish crown claimed the land until Mexican independence was finalized and possession fell to the Mexican government.

The age distribution was 19,737 people (25.3%) under the age of 18, 8,530 people (10.9%) aged 18 to 24, 25,091 people (32.2%) aged 25 to 44, 18,954 people (24.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,671 people (7.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

There were 21,797 housing units at an average density of 735.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 14,315 (68.9%) were owner-occupied and 6,457 (31.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.4%. 49,280 people (63.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 21,639 people (27.7%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Chino had a median household income of $71,671, with 9.6% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

The city is governed by a five-member council consisting of a mayor plus four council members. The mayor is elected at-large and council members are elected by district; all serve four-year terms. The city manager and city attorney are appointed by the council. The city's elections, which are a plurality, are held on a Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

Chino focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Chino’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Chino, such as the Eucalyptus Trail and the Bane Canyon Loop Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Chino, CA are Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Hills State Park, Prado Regional Park

Population: 92,975 (2021). ZIP codes: 91710. Elevation: 728′. Incorporated: February 28, 1910. Area Code: 909. Area: 29.70 sq mi (76.93 km2).

FAQs

Is Chino CA a good place to live?

Living in Chino offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chino there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Chino and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Chino are above average.

Why is it called Chino California?

The land grant on which the town was founded was called Rancho Santa Ana del Chino. Santa Ana is Spanish for Saint Anne, but the exact meaning of "Chino" has been explained in different ways. One explanation is that the "Chino" (curly-haired person or mixed-race person) was the chief of the local Native American village.

Is Chino CA considered LA?

Chino is best known for its small town charm and prime Southern California location. Nestled in the western Inland Empire in San Bernardino County, Chino borders Los Angeles and Riverside Counties and is only 2 miles from the border of Orange County. This location offers access to international shipping ports, large fulfillment centers, private and international airports, and access to major freeways.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Chino Hills

Chino’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

Crunch Fitness

Eucalyptus Trail

Bane Canyon Loop Trail

Planes of Fame Air Museum

Chino Hills State Park

Prado Regional Park

Niche

CityofChino.org

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