Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,158 Population 2,279/sq mi density
$187,500 Median Income $84,746 per capita
$1,602,300 Home Value $1,860,850 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,558 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$187,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,602,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rolling Hills Estates, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$187,500
150% above
$84,746 per capita
Home Value
$1,602,300
468% above
Zillow: $1,860,850
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
74% below
1,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
114% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.2%
43% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
250%
Home Value
568%
Rent
301%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
214%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rolling Hills Estates a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 6.3% (75% above 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 $1,860,850. 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 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,558/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population8,158
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,279/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born25.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$187,500
Per Capita$84,746
Unemployment6.3%
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$1,860,850
Housing Units3,041
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property1,558/100K

Health

Obesity18.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
25.3% 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.