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A master-planned bedroom community in eastern LA County
Once a ranch with walnut groves and grazing cattle, Diamond Bar is now a master-planned suburb of Los Angeles. The only vestige of its rural past is a historic windmill, which stands at the entrance of a strip mall. Since 1960, it's been developed into a bedroom community designed for residents to have convenient access to schools, parks and strip malls. However, Diamond Bar’s most distinguishing feature is a strong sense of community — rare for a city of over 55,000 residents. "It's a great place to raise a family," says resident and Realtor Rosa Scalio of Century 21. "I've lived here for over 30 years, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Everybody knows their neighbors; everybody has friends in the community. People watch out for each other here." Frequent events keep everyone connected, from the city’s springtime birthday party to the Winter Snow Fest.
Diamond Bar offers locals an idyllic residential retreat from the hive of activity in LA.
Steep Canyon Trail is a 1.8 mile easy-to-moderate hiking trail located in Diamond Bar.
Super H Mart is a Diamond Bar staple for food, shopping and groceries.
Diamond Bar kids keep busy with sports classes and competitions throughout the year.
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Community celebrations in Diamond Bar
The city of Diamond Bar celebrates about a dozen community events per year. Every April, it hosts an annual City Birthday Party, celebrating its incorporation in 1989. Attendees can expect inflatables, carnival games and live music performances. June brings a summer concert series and family-friendly outdoor movies to Summitridge Park, while the autumn features Restaurant Week. “It’s an opportunity for people to become acquainted with the restaurants here in Diamond Bar. There are discounts during the week, so people can see what they’re selling, and it helps with business exposure,” says Realtor Gilbert Rivera, who works with Marketing Specialists and has nearly three decades of experience in the area. In December, the Winter Snow Fest and Craft Fair kick off at Pantera Park — best known for a 100-ton delivery of real snow allowing for sledding and snowball fights. On the same day, there’s the Windmill Lighting Ceremony, with holiday songs and hot chocolate.
Stop by Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store for local fresh produce in Diamond Bar.
Hikers can reach the top of one of the steep canyon trails at Summitridge Park, Diamond Bar.
Locals can enjoy classic cars at the Diamond Bar Classic Car Meet.
The Diamond Bar Center hosts many classes for the community in its local facilities.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes and mansions in Diamond Bar
Centered around Diamond Bar Boulevard, the city is composed of suburban subdivisions, which range from condo communities to prestigious gated neighborhoods. The most exclusive is The Country Estates, where rapper Snoop Dogg owns two homes. Located in the southeast part of Diamond Bar, The Country Estates is a 24-hour guard-gated enclave where mansions are priced around $5 million. This area has HOA fees, which go toward the community pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Outside of this community, there are many midcentury ranch-style homes, since the city’s housing boom started in the early 1960s. Ranch-style homes often cost about $1 million, while condos can go for about $500,000. Diamond Bar’s median sales price is $980,000, with houses on the market for an average of 31 days, compared to the national average of 44 days. Interested buyers should watch this market closely. “For real estate, we have a very low inventory. People who come here stay for a long time; we say Diamond Bar homeowners are aging in place. There’s not a lot of turnover,” Rivera says. Some neighborhoods have a major heat and wildfire risk, with homes recently threatened by a 2022 brush fire. The city is prepared for evacuations if necessary.
Homebuyers can find homes with bigger lots & more square footage in Diamond Bar.
Diamond Bar’s median home sales price is between $980,000-$100,000.
Diamond Bar is a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood with excellent schools.
From homes to condominium's property in Diamond Bar are very sought after.
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The Summitridge Trail System, the city's largest parks and a golf course
Diamond Bar’s recreation centerpiece is the Summitridge Park Trail system — a network of hilly paths that link the city’s parks. The centrally located Steep Canyon Trail, named for the city’s Brea Canyon location, offers views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Santa Ana Mountains and the downtown LA skyline. On the western side of the community, the Sycamore Canyon Park Trail follows a stream and is lined with cardio-boosting staircases. The path is part of a 50-acre park, the largest in Diamond Bar. In the northern part of the city, Pantera Park is the next largest park at more than 20 acres, with athletic facilities like ballfields, soccer fields and basketball courts. From the Pantera Dog Park, hikers can follow the Pantera Park Trail for panoramic overlooks of LA County. Diamond Bar Golf Course offers a clubhouse and a public 18-hole course.
On the western side of the Diamond Bar community is the Sycamore Canyon Park Trail.
Diamond Bar Golf Course offers a clubhouse and a public 18-hole course.
Pantera Park is one of the largest parks in Diamond Bar at around 20 acres.
Locals can go for a run at Diamond Bar's Summitridge Park.
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Many strip malls, including Diamond Bar Town Center
The center of Diamond Bar is the densest retail hub of the city, with multiple strip malls back-to-back, the largest of which is Diamond Bar Town Center. Here residents can find grocery stores and local restaurants that highlight a predominantly Asian population, with Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese food. On the southern side of Diamond Bar, there’s the Diamond Hills Plaza shopping center, anchored by the international grocery store Super H Mart. The north side of town has more shopping malls, including Diamond Bar Village and Diamond Bar Plaza. This area may become the construction site for the Diamond Bar Town Center Specific Plan: a project to create a walkable Main Street-style downtown for the city. The plan is expected to be finalized in 2024, and the construction could span 30 years.
Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center is anchored by the international grocery store H Mart.
Diamond Bar has a predominantly Asian population, with Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese dining.
The center of Diamond Bar is the densest retail hub of the city, with multiple strip malls.
Sprouts is the local natural foods and fresh produce supermarket in Diamond Bar.
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Walnut Valley Unified School District and Pomona Unified School District
Depending on their addresses, some students in Diamond Bar go to the Pomona Unified School District, which receives a B-minus rating on Niche. It has B-plus ratings in teachers and college prep. Other students attend the Walnut Valley Unified School District, which is rated an A-plus overall. It has more A-plus scores in academics and college prep. For higher education close to Diamond Bar, there’s California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and California State University, Fullerton.
Evergreen Elementary School in Diamond Bar, receives an A rating on the website Niche.
Chaparral Middle is the next stop at the Pomona Unified School District.
Diamond Bar High School
features a large campus for students to learn and explore.
For higher education close to Diamond Bar, there’s California State Polytechnic.
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A 30-mile commute to LA and more transportation
Car-dependent Diamond Bar is about 30 miles from downtown LA via state Route 60. It’s also about 30 miles from Riverside using the same route. Some residents work at Diamond Bar’s biggest employers, including South Coast Air Quality Management District and Walnut Valley Unified School District. For public transportation, Foothill Transit serves the community, with bus stops along Diamond Bar Boulevard. The closest major airport, Ontario International Airport, is about 15 miles away.
Diamond Bar commuters have direct access to the 60 and 57 freeways.
The Institute of Knowledge in Diamond Bar is right off of the 57 and 60 freeway.
Foothill Transit Authority serves the community, with bus stops along Diamond Bar streets.
Car-dependent Diamond Bar is about 30 miles from downtown LA via state Route 60.
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Crime rates in Diamond Bar and the city's police department
Crime in Diamond Bar is low compared to the state and national rates. In 2023, the city averaged around 15 violent crimes each month per 100,000 residents, contrasting the 104 in broader California and around 113 in the United States. Property crimes happened at a rate of 84 each month per 100,000 residents, compared to 197 in broader California and around 163 nationally. The Diamond Bar Police Department has a Volunteer Patrol Program, with activities like check-ins on elderly residents, monitoring parks and identifying vandalism.
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