Rowland Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
46,787 Population 3,577/sq mi density
$85,202 Median Income $39,842 per capita
$812,900 Home Value $970,879 Zillow
$1,929 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$85,202 median income, 6.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$812,900 home value, $1,929/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowland Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,202
13% above
$39,842 per capita
Home Value
$812,900
188% above
Zillow: $970,879
Median Rent
$1,929/mo
66% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.0%
41% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Rowland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rowland Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
288%
Rent
166%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rowland Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rowland Heights residents earn a median household income of $85,202 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,842. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rowland Heights is $812,900 , 188% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $970,879. Median rent is $1,929/month, with 32.8% 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 1976.

Education

36.3% of adults in Rowland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rowland Heights has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population46,787
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density3,577/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born55.3%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,202
Per Capita$39,842
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

F
Home Value$812,900
Rent$1,929
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$970,879
Housing Units15,540
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity19.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation679 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Rowland Heights was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
55.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.