West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, California facts for kids

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Neighborhood of Garden Grove
West Grove Business District
Location of West Grove neighborhood, map of ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92845, corresponding to West Garden Grove.
Map of Garden Grove, California, with West Grove connected to the rest of the city by a narrow corridor.
Population  (2010)
• Total	16,333

West Grove is a neighborhood in Garden Grove, California. It is also known as the West Grove Business District. This area is located in Orange County, USA.

West Grove is a unique part of Garden Grove. It is almost completely separated from the rest of the city. It connects only by a narrow strip of land along Garden Grove Boulevard. To the north, it borders Cypress. To the west, it borders Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. Westminster is to the south, and Stanton is to the east.

This neighborhood is considered more well-off than other parts of Garden Grove. People living here generally earn more money. It also has less crime and fewer people living in a small space. In 2010, about 16,333 people lived in West Grove.

For a long time, "West Garden Grove" or "West Grove" were just unofficial names. But on May 8, 2018, the Garden Grove City Council officially recognized it. They approved it as the West Grove Business District.

Who Lives in West Grove?

In 2010, about 16,333 people lived in West Grove. There were 5,626 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.

The people living in West Grove come from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also groups of Asian, Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 16.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 33.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples. The average household had about 2.89 people.

The median age in West Grove was 42.1 years old. This means half the people were older than 42.1, and half were younger.

The median income for a household was $102,530. This is the middle amount of money earned by households in a year. For families, the median income was $108,289.

Parks and Fun in West Grove

West Grove has three community parks where you can play and relax. These are Eastgate Park, Westgrove Park, and Edgar Park. The western edge of West Grove is only about 4.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

In the eastern part of the neighborhood, there's an industrial area. Many jobs are located there. You can also find three shopping centers along Valley View Street. The Garden Grove West Library is a great place to find books. It's located on the corner of Chapman and Bailey Street.

Main Streets in West Grove

Knowing the main streets helps you get around West Grove.

Streets Going East to West

• Lampson Avenue
• Chapman Avenue

Streets Going North to South

• Valley View Street
• Springdale Street
• Knott Avenue/Street (its name changes!)

Schools in West Grove

West Grove is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District. There are 7 schools within the neighborhood. This includes 5 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, and 1 high school. There are no colleges or special education schools directly in West Grove.

Elementary Schools

• Loyal Barker Elementary School
• Garden Park School
• Enders Elementary School
• Patton Elementary School

Intermediate Schools

• Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School

High Schools

• Pacifica High School

Famous People from West Grove

Many talented people have lived in West Grove! Here are a few:

• Danny Barber, a former professional soccer player.
• Pam Bileck, who won a silver medal in gymnastics at the 1984 U.S. Olympics.
• Jeff Carlson, a former quarterback for NFL teams like the New England Patriots.
• Jon Dorenbos, an NFL player and a professional magician.
• Michelle Dussere, another silver medalist from the 1984 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team.
• Amanda Freed, who won a gold medal with the 2004 U.S. Olympic softball team.
• Dexter Holland, the singer and guitarist for the band The Offspring.
• Norm Johnson, a former NFL kicker.
• Greg Kriesel, the bassist for The Offspring.
• Terry Kubicka, a figure skater and Olympian.
• Scott Norton, a champion bowler.
• David J. Peterson, who creates languages for movies and TV shows, like for Game of Thrones.
• Jeffree Star, a well-known model, designer, makeup artist, and singer.
• Kevin Wasserman, the lead guitarist of The Offspring.