Diamond Bar, California

About Diamond Bar, California

Like many surrounding neighborhoods, the growth of Los Angeles-proper and the expansion of corresponding freeways resulted in a transition to working-class housing and industrial developments throughout the 20th century.

Over half of the population of Diamond Bar was identified as being of Asian descent, per the most recently available census data. Those of Latine descent account for another 1/5th of residents.

Each of these demographics has played a vital and vibrant role in much of local culture and business up to the present day.

History

Diamond Bar originated with Ricardo Vejar, who was given one of the aforementioned individual Mexican land grants in 1842. A few years later, upon his death, the territory began to be divided into several different sub-properties, the town (roughly) being one of them.

The acreage was initially utilized for cattle ranching, and a popular branding insignia is responsible for the name of Diamond Bar. In the 1950s, Transamerica used the area for a corporate planned community, but this dissolved by the mid-1980s. The town was officially incorporated in the aftermath in 1989.

Demographic

Racial

White: 21.28%
Two or more races: 7.63%
Asian: 59.39%
Other race: 7.18%
Black or African American: 3.51%
Native American: 0.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%

Marital Status

Married-Couple: 11,363 households
Nonfamily Households: 3,370

Age and Household

Total Households: 17,820
Average Household Size: 3.05
Family Households: 14,450
Median Age: 44.7 years
Under 18: 19%
18-34: 20%
35-54: 26%
55-64 years: 16%
65 years and older: 19%

Income

Median Household Income: $106,881
Less than $25k: 11%
$25k – $44k: 10%
$45k – $74k: 16%
$75k – $149k: 31%
$150k and above: 33%
Poverty Rate: 8.7%

Education Level

Master’s degree or higher: 20.31%
Bachelor’s degree: 50.72%
Some college or associate’s degree: 8.21%
High school diploma or equivalent: 18.11%
Less than high school diploma: 2.66%

source: US Census data

Education

University of Phoenix-Diamond Bar Learning Center

Diamond Bar High School

Notable People

Diamond Bar, while smaller than some surrounding communities, has still given the world a

a noteworthy handful of professionals.

Let’s take a brief look at some of the most notable individuals from Diamond Bar.

Ryan Wendell (NFL player)
Danny Dorn (baseball player)
Jim Edmonds (baseball player)

Points of Interest

T.H. Pendergast California Parole Museum

Located at 21015 Pathfinder Road, 2nd Floor Diamond Bar, CA 91765, the museum contains artifacts on the history of parole in California.

City Diamond Bar’s Birthday Party

This happens every April and celebrates the community’s cultural diversity and patriotic spirit. The Birthday Party features games, rides, entertainment, food, a craft fair, a car show, and more.

4th Of July Bash

On Independence Day, the city celebrates the fourth of July with an impressive display of fireworks.

Concerts in the Park

Every Wednesday in the summer, from late June to August, the city has concerts in Sycamore Canyon Park that are free to the public

Fun Facts

Diamond Bar is named after the branding iron Diamond Over A Bar registered by Frederic Lewis.
Diamond Bar is home of the first hydrogen fueling station.
Snoop Dogg is from Diamond Bar, California.
There have been a number of movies filmed in Diamond Bar:
- Beware of the Blob (1972)
- Night Wars (1988)
- Born Killer (1989)
- Raspberry & Lavender (2004)

FAQs

Is Diamond Bar a good place to live?

We certainly think so! A suburb of Los Angeles, Diamond Bar has 55,339 residents. Residents in Diamond Bar enjoy a sparse suburban vibe, and the majority own their homes. There are many parks and coffee cafes in Diamond Bar.

What is Diamond Bar famous for?

Diamond Bar is famous for the Los Angeles County public golf course. While Diamond Bar is mostly residential, there are many shopping centers scattered around the area.

Is Diamond Bar affluent?

Diamond Bar’s per capita income in 2018 was $40,550, which is upper middle class in comparison to California and wealthy in comparison to the rest of the Nation. For a family of four, this translates to an annual income of $162,200.

What city is Diamond Bar close to?

The biggest major city near Diamond Bar is Los Angeles, CA. However, additional cities near Diamond Bar include Walnut, Pomona, and Chino Hills.

How much does it cost to live in Diamond Bar, California?

The average property in Diamond Bar costs $595,000, or $454 per square foot. According to the housing cost index for cost of living, Diamond Bar’s housing costs are 230.1% higher than the national average.

Does Diamond Bar allow Airbnb?

All residential zones in Diamond Bar have strict regulations against short-term rentals.