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Rolling Hills Estates

California · 8,280 residents · 3.577 sq mi
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Rolling Hills Estates is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,362,900. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 90% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,280
+8%since 2000
from 7,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,315 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+12%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Rolling Hills Estates
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,632
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,781
+42%since 2000
from $51,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,362,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
9.1
+55%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(5,418)
Black1.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(366)
Asian20.2%(1,549)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(4,038)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(4,492)
Black1.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(640)
Asian30.1%(2,492)
Other4.4%(366)
Diversity Score73.4%(6,079)
Diversity Score
73
+40%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Hills Estates, California?

Rolling Hills Estates, California has about 8,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolling Hills Estates, California?

The typical household in Rolling Hills Estates, California earns about $149,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolling Hills Estates, California expensive?

In Rolling Hills Estates, California, the median home is worth about $1,362,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Hills Estates, California?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rolling Hills Estates, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Hills Estates, California?

About 1.7% of people in Rolling Hills Estates, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolling Hills Estates, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolling Hills Estates, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 491 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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