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La Puente, CA

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Relish the perks of suburban living in the San Gabriel Valley

Suburban Historic Welcoming Diverse Family-Friendly Mountain Views

Nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, La Puente is a suburban city just south of West Covina and north of Hacienda Heights. While La Puente is primarily residential, it is also home to a lively commercial corridor on North Hacienda Boulevard filled with a wide variety of restaurants, markets, and shops. Retail opportunities are even more plentiful at the adjacent Puente Hills Mall.

La Puente contains numerous baseball fields and basketball courts in its own city park. Several parks within close proximity to La Puente include the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, and Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park. Getting from La Puente to the many attractions in nearby Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim is simple with access to the 10 Interstate and 60 Freeway.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in La Puente, CA is $990 for a studio, $1,627 for one bedroom, $1,772 for two bedrooms, and $1,633 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Puente has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,627/month
618 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Baldwin Academy

Public

Grades K-6

604 Students

6
out of 10

Edgewood Academy

Public

Grades K-8

489 Students

6
out of 10

Del Valle Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

220 Students

6
out of 10

Don Julian Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

552 Students

5
out of 10

Lassalette

Public

Grades K-8

449 Students

5
out of 10

Edgewood Academy

Public

Grades K-8

489 Students

6
out of 10

Don Julian Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

552 Students

5
out of 10

Lassalette

Public

Grades K-8

449 Students

5
out of 10

Sparks Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

351 Students

4
out of 10

Sierra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

206 Students

4
out of 10

Bassett Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

839 Students

6
out of 10

Nogales High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,668 Students

5
out of 10

La Puente High

Public

Grades 9-12

960 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center
  • Schabarum Regional Park
  • Covina Park
  • Whittier Narrows Nature Center
  • Santa Fe Dam Nature Center

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Ontario International

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