Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda was named one of the wealthiest cities in the United States in 2006. These days, it’s not in the top ten but still considered a wealthy city overall. The city was named after Jose Yorba’s son Bernardo Yorba, who was granted the 13,328 acre in 1834 by then Mexican governor Jose Figueroa. Later, in 1907, parcels of the land were sold to the Janns Corporation and it was subdivided and a new town was named, Yorba Linda. Yorba (from the original land owners) and Linda (meaning pretty in Spanish).

Located in southern California, it’s about 13 mins northeast of Santa Ana and 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles and is known for its big residential properties and horse trails.

Also the birthplace of Richard M. Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, this city offers a special fiesta the last Saturday of every October. This includes live entertainment, a play zone for kids and delicious food.

The median household income is around $129,000 as of 2018. 

Population: Approximately 76,725 as of 2019.

Yorba Linda is a part of Orange County and delivers that suburban flavor. Most of the homes in this city are occupied by owners who enjoy nearby restaurants, cafes and wide open parks. It has a unique heritage of Indian history dating back to the Yorba family.

Well Known Places in Yorba Linda

Richard Nixon Library

Susana Bixby Byrant Ranch where the Yorba Linda Heritage Museum sits.

Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera

Fact Sheet

November 2, 1967, Yorba Linda was incorporated as a city.

There are 1,490 cities in California and Yorba Linda, with 67,725 people, is the 129th most populated city.

It’s also known as “The Land of Gracious Living” because of its strong community involvement.

It has a thriving job market.

It doesn’t have its own police department. Instead, Yorba Linda is secured by the Brea police department.

Yorba Linda is known as one of the safest towns in Orange County with a Safety Score of 90.6.

The beach is about 30 miles away.

92886 and 92887 are the two ZIP codes for the area.