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La Puente, CA

La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city had a population of 39,816 at the 2010 census and is approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. 

The original inhabitants of the area now occupied by the city of La Puente the Tongva lived in a village called Awingna, which linguists translate as "abiding place." The Awingna chief Matheo (who also held sway over several other nearby villages) was baptized at Mission San Gabriel in 1774. 

In 1769, the Spanish Portolá expedition became the first Europeans to see inland portions of Alta California. On July 30, the party camped on the east side of the San Gabriel River, in today's unincorporated area of Bassett. Father Juan Crespi wrote in his diary that, the next day, they had to build a bridge (Spanish "puente") to cross the miry San Gabriel River.

With the establishment of Mission San Gabriel, the area encompassing Awingna and what is now the city of La Puente became part of Rancho La Puente, established as a mission outpost and ranch. The rancho was visited by the Jedediah Smith party in November 1826, the first Americans to travel overland to California.

Following the secularization of the missions in the 1830s, former mission ranchos passed into private ownership. In 1842, John Rowland and William Workman were granted the 48,000-acre (190 km2) Rancho La Puente. In 1884, the area was named Puente (bridge in Spanish; in old Spanish the noun was often feminine, as opposed to modern Spanish el Puente). In Crespi's diary, it was written as "la Puente", and that spelling has persisted.

La Puente focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the La Puente 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, 365 Athletix, and Fitness One80. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around La Puente, such as the Puente Hills Park and the Industry Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in La Puente, CA are Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park, and Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton.

Population: 36,755 (2023). ZIP codes: 91744-91749. Area code: 626. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Area: 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2).

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Is La Puente, CA expensive?

La Puente, California's cost of living is 38% higher than the national average. La Puente's housing expenses are 81% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average.

Is La Puente, CA a good place to live?

Living in La Puente offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In La Puente, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in La Puente and residents tend to be liberal. 

What is La Puente, CA famous for?

The community of La Puente began in 1841 when European settlers arrived by wagon train from New Mexico and obtained title to the large 48,000-acre Rancho La Puente. During the 1930s, the area was famous for its fruit and walnut groves. The largest walnut packing plant in the world was located in the City.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of La Puente

La Puente’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

365 Athletix 

Fitness One80

Puente Hills Park

Industry Trail

Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

Payscale

Niche

LaPuente.org

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