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City of La Habra Heights, California

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About homes in La Habra Heights

Census and NOAA figures for the city of La Habra Heights in Los Angeles County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1966Median year built1U.S. 1980
1967Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1938
96%Detached single-family11% in 5+ unit buildings
91%Owner-occupied156% statewide
$1,201kMedian home value1California median $735k
0Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of La Habra Heights was built in 1966, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the California median of 1976. That is in line with the Los Angeles County median of 1965.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in La Habra Heights are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1967 against 1938.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in La Habra Heights is mostly detached single-family: 96% of units, with 1% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in La Habra Heights: 91% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the California share of 56%.1 The median owner-occupied home in La Habra Heights is valued at $1,201,000 (ACS), above the California median of $734,700. Within Los Angeles County the median is $834,200, so La Habra Heights sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Fullerton Muni Ap) averages 0.3 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Summers bring about 39 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 12 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Cooling dominates the year: about 1,507 cooling degree days against 1,051 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. La Habra Heights is about 18 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

La Habra Heights sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).6 Building permits in La Habra Heights are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Fullerton Muni Ap, 6.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in La Habra Heights, CA?

Most home remodeling projects in La Habra Heights, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in La Habra Heights?

The median home in the city of La Habra Heights was built in 1966, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the California median of 1976. That is in line with the Los Angeles County median of 1965. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the La Habra Heights climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Fullerton Muni Ap) averages 0.3 nights a year at or below 32°F. Summers bring about 39 days a year at or above 90°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 12 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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