2022 Most Diverse Suburbs in California

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: The Del Aire neighborhood is overall highly family-friendly. There are more families with different backgrounds starting to move in, which is great, but the numbers could imporve.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 10,424

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  93 reviews

Current Resident: I love to take walks here because it is safe, the weather is fantastic, and there are so many trees! I love the cute shops on Mission and Fair Oak. Sometimes, the mansions here make you feel like you're walking in the Loire Valley. I have heard that locals are slightly racist towards Latinx people. I have not noticed it, but I can believe it. The stories I have heard about include rude looks and demeaning remarks. Latinx students also are not encouraged to do well in school. South Pasadena's property values are partially due to the public schools. They are safe, and the students here usually do very well academically. However, the schools do not look after students' mental health. The high school counseling department turns away students when they come with issues, and the academically competitive atmosphere is often very tense. Overall, the stores and the vibe of the town are great, but you might have trouble with the social structure.... Read 93 reviews

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• Population 25,478

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  126 reviews

Current Resident: Easy access to a bunch of amazing activities and sites without all the people and lack of parking that comes with living in SF. Not as glamorous as some SF areas, but still nice homes and neighborhoods with all sorts of diversity and acceptance. Plenty of places to go hike, ride bikes, driving distance to Santa Cruz and Monterey, access to easy public transport. Safe and plenty of nightlife and places to eat are within 30 mins.... Read 126 reviews

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• Population 66,878

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: it is a great safe neighborhood. nicely located. Many homeowners are upgrading their houses. very good schools, my teen are pursuing their BS degrees..... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 4,775

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  249 reviews

Current Resident: So far so good. Bought a house in Walnut Creek/ Concord Border. It’s close to Costco, TJ, and Wholefood! Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek downtown plus it’s own little nice downtown are mins away. with A few BART stations Nearby you can easily access SF Bay Area. I also like business friendlinesss of city of concord. Another point , my experience has been great when comparing cost of living. You can live bigger and better plus you can eat healthier and still save money!... Read 249 reviews

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• Population 129,227

• Suburb of San Bernardino, CA

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  133 reviews

Current Resident: Claremont is a great city! The people are nice and very eco friendly. There are a lot of vegans and liberals. The down town area called "The Village" is a great place to go on a Friday night to thang out with some friends for drinks or food. The High School and Elementary Schools are great, but the middle school is questionable. Its expensive, but nice.... Read 133 reviews

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• Population 35,610

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  317 reviews

Current Resident: Redlands is a lovely small city with a small town feel. There are lovely parks, many churches & 2 Jewish temples, a few really good restaurants. The people care about the town and it shows. We have a wonderful library in a special architectural building. People are friendly. One amazing thing we have is the Redlands Bowl, which is like a smaller Hollywood Bowl, where there are all kinds of musical performances in the summer, for just a free will donation at each performance. There are many community and service clubs. The only thing I don’t like is the summer weather, which is hot to very hot! But with air conditioning and air conditioned cars, it’s not too bad. The weather the rest of the year is good!... Read 317 reviews

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• Population 71,680

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  194 reviews

Former Resident: The city of Bellflower is a nice area to raise a family. Most of my childhood was spent with friends and family. As I moved away for college the city of Bellflower and surrounding cities started to evolve. The city has slowly started to develop; downtown Bellflower offers more places for people to hangout and eat. The city is small and offers opportunities to make everlasting connections with great people!... Read 194 reviews

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• Population 76,339

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  170 reviews

Nearby Resident: I was born in Lodi in 2001 and spent the next 10 years living there and even attended the elementary school called Ellerth Larson Elementary School. The neighborhood I lived in had 3 schools around me, One elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. It was convenient for me and my 2 other siblings because we were all in different schools. I give it a 4/5 start but only for the years 2005-2010. After that, a plumage of junkies and robberies started to occur. My dad felt it was best to leave the town and go up north to another "no one knows where this is a town" called Galt. 2 years later my uncle would move into the town and reside in an apartment complex. In the course of his 6 months living there his car and one other person's vehicle had had their tires slashed. We were very glad to move away from that whole occurrence but one great thing about Lodi that I will not forget the convenience of every department of shopping. Anything you could imagine was there!... Read 170 reviews

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• Population 66,562

• Suburb of Riverside, CA

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  425 reviews

Current Resident: I first lived in Murrieta in 2001 then during the recession I moved out and now moved back in again 2021.. I’ve seen a lot of changes and many are good.. I believe now there’s more diversity and more culture which makes Murrieta more welcoming. I like my community because many are friendly and yet not intrusive. My kids love their schools and I am pretty involved in my kids schools and the faculty members are very polite and professional. It’s affordable here and my wife is able to be a stay at home mom and wife which is very important to us. We like how everything is close by.. shops, stores and restaurants..I’m a licensed contractor and all my projects are local which is a plus! And again the diversity is a lot more welcoming now than what it was back 2001.... Read 425 reviews

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• Population 114,066

• Suburb of Fresno, CA

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• Population 4,557

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  316 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Chino. I’ve learned there is a power in your voice, so if you want the schools to be better, voice your opinion. Housing is a little pricy, but the area is beautiful. I always fell safe when I’m running at night. The nightlife is okay, you would have to go further away from Chino, but overall, not too bad. There are many different types of markets, restaurants, and gyms around. Chino is a place of diversity, all around the neighbors of different race, educational background, job type, family size, etc. Overall, a great place to reside!... Read 316 reviews

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• Population 89,170

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  20 reviews

Niche User: I will love to live in this area again because it is an open community, neighbors are friendly, no known gangs, crime reduction, close to community college, kindergarten school, High school, and restaurants.... Read 20 reviews

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• Population 8,000

• Suburb of San Francisco, CA

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  64 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in San Mateo for most of my adult life. The city is super safe and with great weather yr round. Since San Mateo is the main city in the county, there are many jobs and things to do. Over the last 5 yrs, Silicon valley has moved up here and the city has become a big tech hub sandwiched between SF and Silicon valley. The city is predominantly white but with a growing Asian population due to the major tech and financial companies that reside here. The foodie scene is very diverse with some of the Bay Areas best Ramen shops located here. Make no mistake, this is a very expensive area and county, but its proximity to SF, the beaches and SFO, makes it a great place to live. There are really no bad areas where you can't walk alone at night and if there is crime, it's from the people in neighboring counties that come here to break in cars or houses. Downtown is very nice with a variety of restaurants and closed streets for outdoor eating. Schools are above average.... Read 64 reviews

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• Population 103,619

• Suburb of San Bernardino, CA

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  71 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Highland, Ca for over 8 years now and I believe my family and I made the best choice. The city is kept quite clean during the time I have lived here as well a neighborhood community who look out for one another through phone and internet groups. The strength of the community makes this city a desirable place to live. The consumer market is efficient for the local suburb family to shop. I appreciate the low nightlife curfew that is in place because this ensures safety for us all who live or may commute through the area.... Read 71 reviews

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• Population 55,339

• Suburb of San Diego, CA

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  81 reviews

Current Resident: It's a great little neighborhood. One of the last beach towns in San Diego at a reasonable price. Business is starting to pick up with fancy restaurants and hotels being built on the beachfront. I have lived here for 17 years and I love it! Peaceful place, but the only downside is everything seems to be half an hour away bar car!... Read 81 reviews

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• Population 27,334

• Suburb of San Jose, CA

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  77 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Newark offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Newark, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Newark and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Newark are above average. Overall, Newark is an amazing place to raise a family and lead a peaceful life, thanks to the efficient police force, the bird sanctuary and walking trails, the upcoming Newpark Mall with a great movie theater, incredible food places covering several cuisines, shops, and activity centers.... Read 77 reviews

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• Population 48,148

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  124 reviews

Current Resident: I grew up with being in the city of San Dimas. It is generally a safe and quiet city to live in. I do most of my shopping in the city and use a gym facility on a weekly basis. I used to work at the San Dimas Community Hospital for a few years. I have attended some activities that was open to the public through the city, such as a 3K marathon, drive-in movies, and much more. However, I think the homeless issue has increased over the past few years and needs to be controlled. I was approached one evening by a homeless man while I was trying to get into my car to leave. I did not mind by helping him with buying a meal and a food gift card, although it is pretty traumatic as a woman to be approached by a male stranger late in the evening.... Read 124 reviews

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• Population 33,812

• Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  74 reviews

Current Resident: I feel blessed to live here! It’s a gem of a small city! Near beaches, mountains close to downtown and feels extrememly safe with our own police department.... Read 74 reviews

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• Population 15,657

• Town in California

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  Rating 3.27 out of 5  62 reviews

Current Resident: Born and raised here, would not have it any other way. Us locals as the big city outsiders call us all stand by one another. They would give the shirt off their back for you. We get it, they don’t. Everything a small town should be. I hear it all the time from people that are new here that there is not a lot to do. That’s the way it should be, good fellowship with friends and family. What else do you need. Love it would not trade it for anything. If your a long time local resident you know what I mean. Have a great day!... Read 62 reviews

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• Population 12,718

• Suburb of Riverside, CA

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  241 reviews

Current Resident: My wife and two children (2 and 8 months) moved to Menifee 1 month ago and absolutely love it! The neighborhoods are quite, homes are spacious, and the community is up and coming. I enjoy seeing the new development and have this feeling this is a place my family can grow together and thrive. Traffic on Newport is slightly reminiscent of the crazy LA traffic we just left. The trudge to the 15 freeway is lengthy, but driving through 3 cities in 15 minutes gives you a perspective of how different each city is. I am so happy with our decision to buy a home here and lay down roots for our future! I cannot wait to see what Menifee does next!... Read 241 reviews

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• Population 92,968

• Suburb of San Jose, CA

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• Population 5,377

• Suburb of Stockton, CA

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  Rating 3.1 out of 5  10 reviews

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• Population 9,242

• City in California

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  286 reviews

Current Resident: Orange is a superb Californian town. From it's historical homes and Old Towne to it's prime location in the heart of Orange County just minutes from Disneyland, Angel's Stadium, Newport and Laguna Beaches, concert venues, and more! It's relaxing yet thrilling and a safe place for everyone to enjoy.... Read 286 reviews

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• Population 139,322

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  162 reviews

Current Resident: The location and diversity is great. I am near the beach and the best places to eat. I live near a lot of Asian-Americans, which makes me feel welcomed and a part of a community, since I am an Asian-American myself. However the racism and the fear of being attacked is definitely a downside. As time has gone by, I feel less and less safe in my own town. Asian hate crimes has been on the rise and I fear getting out now. I do not think the city is doing enough for COVID and it needs to change.... Read 162 reviews

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• Population 56,118