Upland

About Upland

Located in the foothills of the highest section of the San Gabriel Mountains, Upland is a small suburb of Los Angeles, California. Set in an attractive setting near the metropolitan area and enjoying the benefits of a strong local economy, Upland is a continually growing city with a very diverse population. Considered part of the Inland Empire, the city offers quick access to much of Southern California.

Upland Arts and Culture

The community of Upland has a thriving arts and culture scene, celebrated by locals and visitors alike. The local Grove Theatre was built in 1947 and is still in operation today. You can attend a number of family-friendly shows at the theater, which also offers several theater and performing arts classes.

Upland is also home to a thriving skateboarding culture, considered an important Southern California hub for vertical skateboarding. It has earned the nickname "Badlands" in the skateboarding community, and the community's skate park owner was honored with a lifetime achievement award for his impact on the world of skateboarding.

Every spring, the city celebrates its roots in the citrus industry with the Upland Lemon Festival. Started in 1997, the festival features singing competitions, carnival rides and cooking contests.

Jobs in Upland

You'll find a large number of health care providers, resort centers and transit agencies in Upland and the surrounding San Bernardino County. Upland's San Antonio Community Hospital is the city's largest employer, and Kaiser Permanente, Desert Valley Hospital and Loma Linda University Medical Center also provide thousands of jobs throughout the county. There are also a variety of jobs from the county's largest transit agencies, including Ontario International Airport, YRC Freight and BNSF Railway Co. If you're looking for jobs in entertainment or hospitality, there's plenty to choose from at large entertainment complexes like Big Bear Mountain Resorts, Mountain High Ski Resort, Snow Summit Mountain Resort and San Manuel Indian Bingo/Casino.

If you're going to be searching for a job when you arrive in Upland, you may want to consider starting with the city's quickly-growing industries of construction, trade, transportation, utilities, leisure and hospitality.

Upland Schools

The Upland Unified School District manages the public schools in the area. In addition to the traditional elementary, middle and high schools, the district also provides early childhood education and adult education. There are a few private schools within city limits, most of them faith-based campuses.

Resources for Moving to Upland

Here are a few handy resources to make your move to Upland as easy as possible:

• Utilities: Upland's main electricity provider is Southern California Edison. The city of Upland facilitates water and sewer services, offering an online system for bill pay and informational services.
• Garbage and Recycling: Burrtec Waste Disposal Inc.provides regular collection of your trash and recyclables.
  
• Transportation: The MetroLink connects Upland with several major cities in the area, including Los Angeles and San Bernardino.

Upland Housing

If you're searching for budget-friendly homes in Upland, you'll generally find them on the south side of the city, especially near Upland Memorial Park and Olivedale Park. For a higher housing budget, you'll find the most desirable homes (many with scenic views) on the northern side of Upland, near the San Gabriel Mountains. Home prices in Upland have been continuing on an upward trend in recent years and are not expected to slow down anytime soon.