Living in Beverly Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beverly Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Beverly Hills has 31,624 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $132,977 (34% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,830/month.
Beverly Hills at a glance
- Population
- 31,624
- Median age
- 47.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $132,977State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,830/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Beverly Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Beverly Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beverly Hills the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,830 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Beverly Hills median household income
The median household income in Beverly Hills is $132,977 and the income per person is $113,837. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Beverly Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,552
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Renter-occupied
- 59%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.18
Beverly Hills demographics
- Population
- 31,624
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 14,449
- Foreign-born
- 37.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beverly Hills ›
Education in Beverly Hills
69.9% of adults 25 and older in Beverly Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beverly Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Beverly Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills | 31,624 | $132,977 | $2,000,001 | $2,830 |
| West Hollywood | 34,884 | $96,995 | $924,800 | $2,091 |
| Los Angeles | 3,857,263 | $81,939 | $921,200 | $1,933 |
| Culver City | 39,931 | $117,389 | $1,142,900 | $2,737 |
| Ladera Heights | 7,334 | $167,065 | $1,661,600 | $2,875 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 11,230 | $130,504 | $1,141,500 | $2,132 |
| Santa Monica | 91,169 | $114,885 | $1,755,500 | $2,402 |
| Marina del Rey | 9,176 | $146,623 | $458,800 | $3,501 |
| Burbank | 104,546 | $97,082 | $1,089,100 | $2,192 |
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What is the median household income in Beverly Hills, CA?
The median household income in Beverly Hills is $132,977, 34% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Beverly Hills?
The median home value in Beverly Hills is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Beverly Hills?
The median gross rent in Beverly Hills is $2,830 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Beverly Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Beverly Hills?
The median age in Beverly Hills is 47.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Beverly Hills?
The average commute to work in Beverly Hills is 25 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beverly Hills?
The unemployment rate in Beverly Hills is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beverly Hills?
69.9% of adults in Beverly Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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