San Antonio Heights, California

Geography

San Antonio Heights is an area located at (34.153008, -117.661433). The area is north of the city of Upland.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 sqmi. 2.5 sqmi of it is land and 0.2 sqmi of it (6.18%) is water.

Climate

This region experiences hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, receiving more rainfall than most areas in Metro Los Angeles due to being situated in the upslope foothill regions and experiencing orographic effects which increase precipitation. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Antonio Heights has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

Demographics

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San Antonio Heights was first listed as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.

2020

The 2020 United States census reported that San Antonio Heights had a population of 3,441. The population density was 1,406.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of San Antonio Heights was 63.8% White, 2.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 9.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.1% from other races, and 14.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.9% of the population.

The census reported that 98.5% of the population lived in households, 1.3% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.2% were institutionalized.

There were 1,222 households, out of which 27.9% included children under the age of 18, 60.2% were married-couple households, 3.9% were cohabiting couple households, 21.7% had a female householder with no partner present, and 14.2% had a male householder with no partner present. 18.8% of households were one person, and 11.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77.

The age distribution was 17.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% aged 18 to 24, 20.2% aged 25 to 44, 31.6% aged 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 49.2years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males.

There were 1,268 housing units at an average density of 518.4 /mi2, of which 1,222 (96.4%) were occupied. Of these, 84.1% were owner-occupied, and 15.9% were occupied by renters.

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $144,509, and the per capita income was $67,234. About 5.5% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010

The 2010 United States census reported that San Antonio Heights had a population of 3,371. The population density was 1,287.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of San Antonio Heights was 2,765 (82.0%) White (69.3% Non-Hispanic White), 67 (2.0%) African American, 24 (0.7%) Native American, 284 (8.4%) Asian, 15 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 115 (3.4%) from other races, and 101 (3.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 612 persons (18.2%).

The Census reported that 3,358 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 13 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,198 households, out of which 390 (32.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 786 (65.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 94 (7.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 75 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 53 (4.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 17 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 175 households (14.6%) were made up of individuals, and 88 (7.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80. There were 955 families (79.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.08.

The population was spread out, with 700 people (20.8%) under the age of 18, 281 people (8.3%) aged 18 to 24, 639 people (19.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,182 people (35.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 569 people (16.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

There were 1,239 housing units at an average density of 473.3 /sqmi, of which 1,004 (83.8%) were owner-occupied, and 194 (16.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%. 2,851 people (84.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 507 people (15.0%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, San Antonio Heights had a median household income of $106,905, with 2.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

Public safety

Law enforcement is provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Fire, rescue, and EMS is provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Department. American Medical Response provides additional EMS and patient transportation.

Star house and Community

Beginning in 1958, a private residence directly north of Euclid Avenue in San Antonio Heights displayed an enormous five-point star of lights each holiday season. Traditionally the 35-foot star was lit each night between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day and was visible for miles throughout the Pomona Valley.

The star and the two-story home to which it was attached were destroyed October 25, 2003 in the Grand Prix Fire that swept through the area. More than $20,000 was raised to assist the property owner in rebuilding the star, so a temporary replacement measuring 65 feet tall was erected with a crane during the 2003-2005 holiday seasons. The star was not lit in 2006 after its copper wiring was stolen from the site. Because of this, hundreds of residents of San Antonio Heights purchased smaller stars that year and put those on their houses during the holiday season. It's a tradition that has continued.

Ken Petschow, a commercial airline pilot who owns the property, lit the star again beginning in 2007.

The community holds three annual events: A pancake breakfast on the weekend preceding Memorial Day, a Steakfest in mid-September—both at San Antonio Park—and a Holiday Sing-Along on Christmas Eve at Local Fire Station 12.

Government

In the California State Legislature, San Antonio Heights is in , and in .

In the United States House of Representatives, San Antonio Heights is in .

The unincorporated community is in San Bernardino County's Second District and is overseen by the county. A homeowners' group, San Antonio Heights Association, advocates for various issues related to the Heights community.

Education

It is in the Upland Unified School District.

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