El Dorado Hills

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El Dorado Hills, CA

Area Guide

Friendly residents and outdoor recreation abound in this Sacramento suburb

Suburban Outdoors Welcoming Lake Active

El Dorado Hills covers 48 square miles in the Sierra Nevada foothills, combining residential areas with natural landscapes. The El Dorado Hills Town Center serves as the community hub, featuring the Steven Young Amphitheatre where residents gather for summer concerts. The area provides access to Folsom Lake and the South Fork of the American River for outdoor recreation. Students attend schools in the El Dorado Union High School District and Buckeye Union School District. Housing includes apartments with one-bedroom units averaging $2,158, while established neighborhoods like Lake Forest Village, Highland Hills, and Bridlewood offer single-family homes.

The area's history connects to the California Gold Rush, with historic Pony Express routes now serving as modern roadways. Developer Allan Lindsey established El Dorado Hills in the 1960s, creating residential villages interwoven with preserved open spaces that protect the native oak trees and rolling terrain. Now home to over 50,000 residents, El Dorado Hills experiences a Mediterranean climate and sits within commuting distance to Sacramento.

Explore the City

Skyline view of El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills Town Center with lakes and shopping

Peaceful day by Folsom Lake shoreline

Springtime lupine bloom in El Dorado Hills

Cyclist enjoying a scenic bike path in El Dorado Hills

Aerial view of homes overlooking Folsom Lake

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in El Dorado Hills, CA is $2,193 for one bedroom, $2,545 for two bedrooms, and $2,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Dorado Hills has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,193/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$3,346/month
2,292 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

27

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

Lakeview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

Silva Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

William Brooks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

365 Students

Oak Meadow Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

496 Students

Oak Ridge High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,516 Students

Rolling Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

817 Students

Marina Village Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

736 Students

Oak Ridge High

Public

Grades 8-12

2,516 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
  • Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
  • Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Sacramento International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.