Living in Rose Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rose Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Rose Hills has 2,314 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $122,771 (24% higher than the California median), the median home value is $884,100, the median rent is $2,172/month.
Rose Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,314
- Median age
- 53State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $122,771State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $884,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,172/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rose Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Rose Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rose Hills the median home value is $884,100, 166% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,172 per month, which is 48.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,516 a month in housing costs.
Rose Hills median household income
The median household income in Rose Hills is $122,771 and the income per person is $55,507. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rose Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,039
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.29
Rose Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,314
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 1,010
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rose Hills ›
Education in Rose Hills
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Rose Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rose Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Rose Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hills | 2,314 | $122,771 | $884,100 | $2,172 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 25,615 | $111,699 | $638,900 | $1,913 |
| South El Monte | 19,287 | $72,990 | $601,000 | $1,752 |
| Pico Rivera | 60,272 | $88,201 | $648,600 | $1,786 |
| Whittier | 86,165 | $97,201 | $822,600 | $1,906 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Montebello | 61,045 | $79,971 | $697,900 | $1,827 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
| South San Gabriel | 7,923 | $76,806 | $690,400 | $2,148 |
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What is the median household income in Rose Hills, CA?
The median household income in Rose Hills is $122,771, 24% 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 Rose Hills?
The median home value in Rose Hills is $884,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rose Hills?
The median gross rent in Rose Hills is $2,172 per month, about 48.2% of household income.
Is Rose Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rose Hills?
The median age in Rose Hills is 53 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rose Hills?
The average commute to work in Rose Hills is 29 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rose Hills?
The unemployment rate in Rose Hills is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rose Hills?
45.6% of adults in Rose 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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