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Eastvale
Riverside County, California
ZipCodes
92880, 91752
Page Contents for Eastvale, California
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Community events.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Eastvale is approximately 47,635 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 13640 (2010).
The amount of land area in Eastvale is 32.4 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Eastvale is 12.5 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 1.6 sq kilometers.
The distance from Eastvale to Washington DC is 2389 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 387 miles. (as the crow flies)
Eastvale is positioned 33.95 degrees north of the equator and 117.56 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Eastvale elevation is 358 feet above sea level.
The Eastvale median home price is $ 304,000 (2010).
Eastvale average annual rainfall is 13.2 inches per year
Eastvale average temperature is 63 degrees F.
Location
Located in western Riverside County near the junction of the 91 Freeway and Interstate 15, about 50 miles south and east of Los Angeles. Nearby communities include: Norco (4 miles), Corona (4 miles), Home Gardens (4.7 miles), Mira Loma (5.1 miles), El Cerrito (6.9 miles) Pedley (7.2 miles), Glen Avon (7.9 miles), Ontario (9.8 miles), Chino (10.8 miles) and Riverside (11.4 miles).
City boundaries are Hellman Avenue to the West and Bellgrave Avenue to the North (both San Bernardino County line), The Santa Ana River and the city of Norco to the south and I-15 to the east. See a map of the city boundaries.
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Geography
a basically flat area of former dairy land. The Santa Ana River follows along its southern border, below its river bluff.
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Weather
mild with no real extremes in weather. A few hot spells in the summer may go over 100, winter temperatures rarely drop below 40.
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History & History Related Items
Eastvale, once a rural area, was predominantly dairy farms and agricultural until the late 1990s. At that time, the area started to suburbanize to accommodate the influx of people coming from neighboring Orange and Los Angeles Counties seeking affordable housing. Eastvale was particularly hit hard by the United States housing bubble that burst in the late 2000's. A large portion of the communities' homes were sold during the early and mid 2000's at highly inflated prices fueled by the subprime mortgage industry. In June, 2006, the median home in Eastvale was valued at $ 601,000 and had drastically fallen to $ 304,000 by June, 2009 according to Zillow representing a 50% decrease in home values over a span of three years
The attempt at incorporation for Eastvale has spanned several years. Several groups formed in support of the cityhood, mainly the Eastvale Incorporation Committee and the Yes on Eastvale Cityhood Committee. The opposition also formed groups against incorporation include the Not NOW Eastvale group. Those against cityhood were more worried about the ability of a new city to sustain itself in this weak economy. The measure for incorporation was on the 8 June 2010 ballot as Measure A. Measure B determined how the city council would be elected. Measure A passed with 65.8% of voters approving incorporation. The city council will be elected at-large. See Eastvale historical events for an account of the incorporation celebration and the first city council members.
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The settling of Eastvale
1910The incorporation of Eastvale
1 October 2010.Attractions
Santa Ana River
The largest river in southern California crossing through four counties. It begins in the San Bernardino Mountains and flows through San Bernardino and Riverside, finally emptying into the Pacific Ocean. It flows over 110 miles.
Nearby is - Norco College - part of the Riverside Community College District.
Norco Rehabilitation Center
Medium Security Correctional Facility
Western & Fifth St.
Norco, CA 92860
Phone: 951-737-2683
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Eastvale Historical Events
2010 October 1quote from Press Enterprise, dated 2 October 2010
EASTVALE: Thousands turn out to see "a city being born" - Riverside County's 27th.
By Sandra Stokley, the Press Enterprise
Thousands of residents jammed the stadium at Eleanor Roosevelt High School on Friday night to usher in a new era in Eastvale's history.
More than 100 years after the minutes of one of the first meetings of the Riverside County Commissioners referred to an "East Vale" school district, this farming community turned dairy enclave turned suburban hub became Riverside County's 27th city.
"This is so exciting," resident Adam DeCorte said as he snapped a photo of a City of Eastvale squad car on display in the high school's parking lot.
"It's the first time I've seen the City of Eastvale on something," DeCorte said.
He and his wife Andrea and their three small children came out to celebrate so they could be a part of a city being born." he said.
The evening's festivities included a parade, a concert, food and game booths and a fireworks show.
Organizers estimated that between 3,500 and 4,000 residents attended.
The day's events began on a more solemn note in the high school theater. Shortly after 3:15 p.m., Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione swore in the city's first City Council - Ike Bootsma, Jeff DeGrandpre, Kelly Howell, Adam Rush and Richard "Ric" Welch.
The five, who have been meeting all summer as the council-elect, then made history by convening the first official meeting of the Eastvale City Council. Rush, who received the most votes in the June election, was chosen mayor by his colleagues. Jeff DeGrandpre was chosen mayor pro-tem. Looking on from the audience was Richard "Dickie" Simmons, who was chairman of the "YesOnEastvale" committee that campaigned for cityhood.
"I got up at 1 a.m. and said 'Happy Birthday Eastvale'" Simmons said, "I'm so proud of what we've done."
Council members made short work of adopting the Riverside County codes that will govern the city until city leaders can create an Eastvale municipal code. The council also approved a $ 5.4 million budget, which calls for council members to be paid $ 400 a month. Interim City Manager Robert Van Nort will be paid $ 150,000, plus $ 54,000 for his benefits. Rush said after the meeting that he and his council colleagues are aware that some residents might be worried about the prospects for a city starting in the midst of a troubled economy.
"This is an issue the council is sensitive to," Rush said. "We're being very careful with staff appointments and agreements."
Rush said a priority for the council members is to create a city based on sound fiscal practices that will prosper when the economy begins to improve. "We'll be able to ride that wave into the future." he said.
the inaugural celebration kicked off at 5:30 p.m. onthe north end of the campus. As residents jammed into the stands to await the start of the show, a rainbow formed over the stadium. Shannon Kincaid, who moved to Eastvale three months ago, came with her 10 month-old boxer puppy, Bear. Kincaid, who moved from Irvine, said shehas been impressed with the sense of community she has found in Eastvale. "It's nice to walk in your neighborhood and feel safe. It's nice to wave to your neighbors and to have them wave back," she said.
Eastvale Chamber
Eastvale Chamber of Commerce
12523 Limonite Ave., Suite 440-428
Eastvale, CA 91752
Phone: 877-360-3262
Norco Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 27
2816 Hamner Avenue
Norco, California 92860
Phone: 951-737-2531
Fax: 951-737-2574
Eastvale Community News
Eastvale Community NewsEastvale Community Events
First Saturday in October each yearEastvale Fall Festival
free admission, pumpkin patch, concert, rides, petting zoo, hay rides, cow train, more! Don't miss it!
October each year
Annual Eastvale 5k/10k race
Eastvale Organizations
Eastvale Chamber of Commerce12523 Limonite Ave., Suite 440-428
Eastvale, CA 91752
Phone: 877-360-3262
Norco Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 27
2816 Hamner Avenue
Norco, California 92860
Phone: 951-737-2531
Fax: 951-737-2574
Eastvale Libraries
Eastvale Public Library7447 Cleveland Ave
Eastvale, CA 92880
Phone: 951-273-1520
See website for hours of operation. Housed at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
The Eastvale Library is part of the Riverside County Library System
Eastvale Schools
The Corona-Norco Unified School District
(951)736-5000
2820 Clark Ave., Norco, CA 92860
Barton Elementary School
Eastvale Elementary School
Harada Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Norco Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary School
VanderMolen Elementary
Victress Bower School
Washington Elementary School
Norco Intermediate School
River Heights Intermediate School
John F. Kennedy Middle College High School
Norco High School
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
HIGHER EDUCATION
Norco College
- part of the Riverside Community College District
2001 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
Phone: 951-372-7081 Eastvale
Miscellany
The population of Eastvale was:1940 - 755
1950 - 780
1960 - 785
1970 - 1,587
1980 - 1,599
1990 - 1,587
2000 - 6,011
2010 - 47,635* *prior to 2000, the area was mostly agricultural with dairy farms being the dominant type. As dairies left for other areas, the land was bought up by developers who rapidly built new tracts of homes causing the population to virtually explode in size in the early 2000's.
The number of Households in Norco was:
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Median age:
2010 -
Average family size:
2010
Median household income:
2010
Median house value:
2006 - $ 601,000
2009 - $ 304,000
Eastvale is located in the Pacific Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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