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Staff Reports

CHINO – Chino is one of only two Southern California cities listed in America’s 50 best cities to live in, according to a study released by 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion operation.
The city of just over 84,700 people landed at No. 26 on the list. Temecula, just south of Chino, was listed at No. 31.
“For years, the City Council and I were proud of being distinguished as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People and now we are just as proud to be distinguished as one of America’s Best Cities to Live,” Mayor Dennis Yates said. “These accolades are a true testament to the wonderful community we have in Chino. The residents, businesses, organizations, they really do take care of each other and strive to be the best.”
According to 24/7 Wall Street, they reviewed data on 500 U.S. cities areas with populations of 65,000 or more and factored in a wide range of variables to compile the list, including crime rates, employment growth, access to restaurants and attractions, educational attainment and housing affordability.
Chino received high marks for its low poverty rate, one of the lowest rates in the country. The city also scored well for its employment growth.
The site said, “Chino has one of the fastest-growing economies in the country, with a 6.3 percent employment growth between 2012 and 2014. The city also has a poverty rate of 9.4 percent, much lower than the national rate of 15.5 percent.”