Placentia, CA

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Placentia, California

Introduction to Placentia, California

Placentia, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles E of Fullerton, California (center to center) and 3 miles NE of Anaheim, California. The unincorporated community of Atwood is part of the city. Placentia is regarded as a suburban area and has a small town atmosphere. The city includes a large Hispanic population.

Placentia History

In 1837 Juan Ontiveros was given a land grant by the Mexican Governor who was in charge of the region. The large acreage covered numerous current cities including Placentia. In 1865 English speaking pioneers began to arrive and purchased acreage. The name of Placentia was chosen by Sara Anne McFadden, an early settler. The name comes from a Latin word which means "a pleasant place to live." In 1910 the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway arrived. The agricultural industry, especially citrus along with avocados, grapes and walnuts were major factors for the economy.

Placentia Attractions and Activities

The historic George Key Ranch includes a botanical garden and provides visitors with an idea of the lifestyle in the early days of the region. It's included in the National Register of Historic Places. The Summer Concert Series, located in Tri-City Park features a wide variety of musical performers. The Heritage Festival and Parade is a popular event. The city features numerous parks for outdoor activities.

The nearby Orange County Fair is enjoyed by families. The popular Disneyland and Knottsberry Farm are close by. Families enjoy touring the Orange County Zoo. The nearby Fullerton Arboretum is a noteworthy destination. Residents also enjoy the county's beaches, activities and attractions in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Placentia Transportation

The city is served by the nearby John Wayne Airport. An Amtrak train station is close by.

Placentia Higher Education

Fullerton State University, Chapman University, Fullerton College, and South Baylo University are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Placentia, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Category	Value
Near Medium City	3 miles E of Fullerton, California (center to center)
Nearest Large City	3 miles NE of Anaheim, California
County	Orange
Standard Zip Codes	92870
P.O. Box Zip Codes	92871
Phone Area Codes	714
Time Zone	Pacific (-8 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	33.872
Longitude	-117.868

Station	ANAHEIM
Distance	1.2 miles
Jan Temp	45 to 69 F
Apr Temp	51 to 73 F
Jul Temp	62 to 84 F
Oct Temp	56 to 80 F
Annual Precip	11.2 inches

Station	TUSTIN IRVINE RANCH
Distance	13.8 miles
Jan Temp	41 to 68 F
Apr Temp	48 to 73 F
Jul Temp	60 to 84 F
Oct Temp	53 to 79 F
Annual Precip	13.8 inches

Station	CORONA
Distance	18.4 miles
Jan Temp	42 to 68 F
Apr Temp	48 to 77 F
Jul Temp	60 to 92 F
Oct Temp	52 to 83 F
Annual Precip	12 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	46,488	100%
Male	23,038	49.6%
Female	23,450	50.4%
Under 18	12,568	27%
18+	33,920	73%
65+	4,213	9.1%
Median Age	33.3
Average Family Size	3.42
White	31,500	67.8%
African-American	821	1.8%
Asian	5,190	11.2%
American Indian & Alaskan	386	0.8%
Other	6,843	14.7%
Mixed Race	1,666	3.6%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	14,460	31.1%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	49,795
Growth	3,307
Growth %	7.1%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	48.6%
German	10.6%
English	8.6%
Irish	6.8%
Italian	4.1%
US/American	3.4%
Polish	1.6%
Norwegian	1.5%
Swedish	1.4%
French (except Basque)	1.4%
Scottish	1.2%
European	1.2%
Scotch-Irish	1%
Dutch	1%
French Canadian	0.5%
Canadian	0.5%
Russian	0.5%
Iranian	0.5%
Danish	0.5%
Portuguese	0.4%
Armenian	0.4%
British	0.4%
Romanian	0.3%
Hungarian	0.3%
Czech	0.2%
Greek	0.2%
Lebanese	0.2%
Scandinavian	0.2%
Welsh	0.2%
Slovak	0.2%
Lithuanian	0.2%
Ukrainian	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Placentia	46,488	$68,976
Anaheim	328,014	$49,969
Brea	35,410	$68,423
Fullerton	126,003	$57,345
La Habra Heights	5,712	$103,647
Villa Park	5,999	$124,852
Yorba Linda	58,918	$96,132

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Placentia Library District 411 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, California (714) 528-1906 Library Web Site

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