Rose Hills, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Rose Hills is a small town in California with a population of 2,485. Residents earn $123,220 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,485 Population 5,648/sq mi density
$123,220 Median Income $60,820 per capita
$883,500 Home Value
$1,800 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,220 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$883,500 home value, $1,800/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,220
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $883,500
213% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.9%
24% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,800
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.6%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Rose Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,485
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density5,648/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 33%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,220
Per Capita$60,820
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$883,500
Rent$1,800
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation451 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+94.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Libraries258

Is Rose Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rose Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rose Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rose Hills is $123,220, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Rose Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rose Hills is $883,500, making it a premium housing market at 213% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rose Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Rose Hills has a population of 2,485 with a density of 5,648 people per square mile. The median age is 53.7 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (32.7%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 5.8% Black.

Population

2,485
Total Population
5,648
People / sq mi
53.7yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rose Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.5%
19% below US avg
Spanish36.5%
172% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rose Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rose Hills is $123,220, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rose Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,220
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,820
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
IRS Avg AGI$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants24,882
Healthcare37,635
Retail29,130
Manufacturing10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Work from Home17.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rose Hills is $883,500, 213% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,800 (55% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$883,500
213% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,800
55% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Rose Hills, 23.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rose Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
26% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure24.0%
Asthma8.0%
COPD2.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities37,635

Crime Rates: Rose Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disasters1,001

Safety Score

Rose Hills has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation451 ft (137 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density5,648/sq mi
Coordinates34.0090°N, 118.0419°W
County FIPS06037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.9%
24% above US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,648/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries258
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Restaurants24,882
Retail Stores29,130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Work from Home17.0%

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