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Huntington Park, CA

Huntington Park is a city located in the south-central region of Los Angeles County, California.

As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 58,114, of whom 97% are Hispanic/Latino, and about half were born outside the U.S.

Huntington Park and its Pacific Boulevard area is a mostly Hispanic, working-class inner Southeast L.A. area.

The first European to arrive in the area was Francisco Salvatore Lugo. Named for prominent industrialist Henry E. Huntington, Huntington Park was incorporated in 1906 as a streetcar suburb on the Los Angeles Railway for workers in the rapidly expanding industries to the southeast of downtown Los Angeles. To this day, about 30% of its residents work at factories in nearby Vernon and Commerce. The stretch of Pacific Boulevard in downtown Huntington Park was a major commercial district serving the city's largely working-class residents as well as being the retail hub of Southeast Los Angeles County. As with most of the other cities along the corridor stretching along the Los Angeles River to the south and southeast of downtown Los Angeles, Huntington Park was an almost exclusively white community during most of its history; Alameda Street and Slauson Avenue, which were fiercely defended segregation lines in the 1950s, separated it from black areas.

Before California abolished judicial townships (sometime after 1960), Huntington Park was located in San Antonio Township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all land. Cities surrounding Huntington Park include Bell, Cudahy, Los Angeles, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon.

Huntington Park focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Huntington Park 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. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and Salt Lake Park Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Huntington Park, such as the Huntington Trail and the Augustus Hawkins Nature Park Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Huntington Park, CA are Mary M. Bethune Park, Salt Lake Park, and South Broadway.

Population: 58,114 (2010). Area code: 213. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Area: 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2). ZIP Code: 90255. 

FAQs

Is Huntington Park, CA a good area to live in?

Living in Huntington Park offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Huntington Park, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Huntington Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Huntington Park are above average.

What kind of neighborhood is Huntington Park, CA?

Huntington Park is a working-class suburb in Los Angeles County. It is five miles south of downtown Los Angeles and has an estimated population of 60,000 people. The city has easy access to major freeways like the 10 and the 710. Rent control is not in place in this area.

What is the crime rate in Huntington Park, CA?

With a crime rate of 46 per one thousand residents, Huntington Park has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 22. Within California, more than 95% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Huntington Park.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Huntington Park

Huntington Park’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness 

Healing Corner

Salt Lake Park Fitness Center

Huntington Trail 

Augustus Hawkins Nature Park Loop

Mary M. Bethune Park

Salt Lake Park

South Broadway

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