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Cypress, CA


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Cypress, California

Cypress, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles SE of Cerritos, California (center to center) and 7 miles W of Anaheim, California. The city is included in the Orange County metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 46,229 people lived in Cypress.

The People and Families of Cypress

In Cypress, about 56% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cypress had a median family income of $70,060.

Political Inclinations

Cypress residents donated more money ($9,375) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Cypress.

Cypress Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Cypress are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cypress, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Cypress strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cypress Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cypress Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cypress Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Cypress, CA

Comparing Cypress to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime99

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