At a Glance
Median Income
$163,544
$74,670 per capita
Home Value
$870,300
Zillow: $905,566
Median Rent
$2,468/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.1% smoking rate
How El Dorado Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Dorado Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Dorado Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Dorado Hills residents earn a median household income of $163,544 , which is 118% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,670. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Dorado Hills is $870,300 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $905,566. Median rent is $2,468/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
58.0% of adults in El Dorado Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Dorado Hills has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population50,553
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,544
Per Capita$74,670
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$870,300
Rent$2,468
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$905,566
Housing Units17,791
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.1%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in El Dorado Hills was built in 2001.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.