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Diamond Bar, CA

Diamond Bar is a city in eastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2010 census, it had a population of 55,544, and in 2019 the population was estimated to be 55,720. It is named after the "diamond over a bar" branding iron registered in 1918 by ranch owner Frederic E. Lewis (1884–1963). The city features a public Los Angeles County golf course.

Located at the junction of the Pomona and Orange freeways, Diamond Bar is primarily residential with shopping centers interspersed throughout the city. It is surrounded by the communities of Brea, Walnut, Chino Hills, Rowland Heights, Pomona, City of Industry, and South Diamond Bar.

Northern Diamond Bar is a part of the Pomona Unified School District. Southern Diamond Bar is a part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The city is also served by International Polytechnic High School. It also has the first hydrogen fueling station to be built in Southern California, near the South Coast Air Quality Management District building.

Diamond Bar's main road, Diamond Bar Boulevard, runs along the bottom of the valley that eventually becomes Brea Canyon, and housing developments overlook the boulevard on both sides from surrounding hills. The city lies roughly between the ends of the Chino Fault and the Whittier Fault, both part of the Elsinore Fault Zone.

Positioned in the southeastern corner of the San Gabriel Valley in eastern Los Angeles County, Diamond Bar is approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles. Neighboring communities include Walnut, Rowland Heights, and Pomona. Diamond Bar is also adjacent to the Inland Empire region, with Chino Hills directly to the east, and to the south of Diamond Bar lie the cities of Brea and La Habra in Orange County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.9 square miles (39 km2), with no significant bodies of water.

Both the CA-60 Freeway and the CA-57 Freeway run through Diamond Bar. The I-10 Freeway is just north of the city and CA-71 is just east of the city. Major thoroughfares include Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar Boulevard, Pathfinder Road, Golden Springs Drive, and Brea Canyon Road.

Diamond Bar focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Diamond Bar Recreation and Community Services Department offers. 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, Crunch Fitness, and Fit Body Boot Camp. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Diamond Bar, such as the Steep Canyon Trail and Summitridge Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Diamond Bar, CA are Pantera Park, Summitridge Park, and Sycamore Canyon Park.

Population: 52,041 (2023). Area code: 909. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). ZIP code: 91765. Area: 14.9 square miles (39 km2).

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Is Diamond Bar, CA wealthy?

The per capita income in Diamond Bar in 2018 was $42,373, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $169,492 for a family of four. However, Diamond Bar contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

What is the crime rate in Diamond Bar, CA?

The crime rate in Diamond Bar is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 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 Diamond Bar is 1 in 49. Based on FBI crime data, Diamond Bar is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Diamond Bar has a crime rate that is higher than 59% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Diamond Bar, CA a good place to live?

Diamond Bar is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Diamond Bar offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Diamond Bar, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Crunch Fitness

Fit Body Boot Camp

Steep Canyon Trail 

Summitridge Park

Pantera Park

Summitridge Park

Sycamore Canyon Park

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

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