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Cypress, CA

Cypress is a city in northwestern Orange County within Southern California. Its population was 50,151 at the 2020 census. 

Cypress originally was nicknamed "Waterville" due to the preponderance of artesian wells in the area but was incorporated under the name Dairy City in 1956 by local dairy farmers as a means of staving off developers and preserving their dairies, much like the then-neighboring cities of Dairy Valley in Cerritos and Dairyland in La Palma. After World War II, however, the land became too valuable for farming or ranching, and the dairies gradually sold out to housing developers during the 1960s, so that by the 1970s no dairies remained. Many of the dairymen moved their operations to Chino, where development is once again pushing them out of the area.

In 1957 local residents voted to change the name of "Dairy City" to "Cypress". The name was taken from Cypress Elementary School (originally built in 1895) which took its name from the Cypress trees planted to protect the schoolhouse from the seasonal Santa Ana winds. Cypress Elementary School also provided the name for the new Pacific Electric Railway station on Walker Street at Lincoln Avenue when the Santa Ana Line was completed in 1906, as "Waterville" already had been used elsewhere in the system.

In 1981, the City of Cypress inaugurated an annual birthday celebration for the city. The event, the Cypress Community Festival, currently may be the largest single-day event of its kind in Orange County, California. The Cypress Community Festival is held annually on the 4th Saturday in July at Oak Knoll Park, located adjacent to the Cypress Community Center at 5700 Orange Avenue, between Valley View Street and Walker Avenue. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.1 km2). 6.6 square miles (17.0 km2) of it is land and 0.14% is water.

Cypress emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Cypress’ 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 Chuze Fitness, Orangetheory Gym, and UFC Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cypress, such as the Nature Park and the Evergreen Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Cypress, CA are Forest Lawn, Los Alamitos Race Course, and Knott's Berry Farm.

Population: 50,151 (2020). ZIP code: 90630. Area codes: 562, 657/714. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Area: 6.6 square miles (17.1 km2).
 

FAQs

Is Cypress, CA a good place to live?

Cypress is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Cypress offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cypress, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Cypress and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cypress are highly rated.

What is Cypress, CA is known for?

Cypress was the third largest dairy district in the U.S. by the 1940s and many referred to the area as “Moo Valley” and Dairy City. In 1947, Frank Vessels held a race at his farm on Katella where 2,000 people paid to watch six races with $50 and $100 purses. Vessels’ races would later lead to the development of the Los Alamitos Race Course, one of the city's largest income producers even today.

How safe is the City of Cypress, CA?

The crime rate in Cypress is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cypress is 1 in 59. Based on FBI crime data, Cypress is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Cypress has a crime rate that is higher than 41% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cypress

Orange County

Cypress’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Chuze Fitness

Orangetheory Gym 

UFC Gym

Nature Park 

Evergreen Park

Forest Lawn

Los Alamitos Race Course

Knott's Berry Farm

Niche

Enjoy Orange County

Neighborhoodscout

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