La Habra occupies the far northwest corner of Orange County, wedged between the Puente Hills to the north and the Coyote Hills to the south, with Los Angeles County communities immediately across the county line. The city's name comes from a Spanish term for the pass or notch through the hills, reflecting a geography that made the area a natural route through the landscape. Incorporated in 1925, La Habra grew from citrus and avocado orchards into a settled, mostly residential city of about 61,000 people across roughly 7.3 square miles. Today La Habra is known as a family-oriented community of established neighborhoods, parks, and neighborhood shopping districts. Its position at the junction of the Los Angeles and Orange county areas puts residents within commuting distance of employment centers in both counties, while the city itself retains a quieter, suburban pace. Three public school districts serve the city's students, a reflection of its location straddling historic district boundaries. The city's inland setting, between the hills, places it about an hour from Southern California's beaches, mountains, and desert recreation, a convenience residents often cite. The surrounding communities of Fullerton, Brea, and Whittier broaden the dining, shopping, and entertainment options close to home, while the city maintains its own network of neighborhood parks and community programs centered on the downtown commercial district along La Habra Boulevard. La Habra tends to appeal to families and long-time homeowners drawn to its relatively central location, mature neighborhoods, and a community feel that balances Orange County suburban life with easy access to the wider region. Its stock of established single-family homes and its position just off the region's freeway network make it a practical base for commuters across both Los Angeles and Orange counties.