Rolling Hills Estates, CA
At a Glance
Median Income
$187,500
$84,746 per capita
Home Value
$1,602,300
Zillow: $1,844,306
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
1,546/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.2%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rolling Hills Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolling Hills Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rolling Hills Estates a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rolling Hills Estates residents earn a median household income of $187,500 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,746. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolling Hills Estates is $1,602,300 , 468% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,844,306. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 30.6% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Rolling Hills Estates reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,546/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.2% of adults in Rolling Hills Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolling Hills Estates has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,158
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,279/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,500
Per Capita$84,746
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$1,602,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$1,844,306
Housing Units3,041
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property1,546/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary429/100K
Health
Obesity18.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation378 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+31.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Rolling Hills Estates was founded in 1957.
The median home in Rolling Hills Estates was built in 1969.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.