Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
El Dorado Hills, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,267
Population
55,476
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Friendly residents and outdoor recreation abound in this Sacramento suburb
Suburban
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Outdoors
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Welcoming
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
Demographics
Median Household Income
$147,747
Average: $176,909
Education
23,762
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,449
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Dorado Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in El Dorado Hills, CA is $2,269 for one bedroom, $2,443 for two bedrooms, and $2,861 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Dorado Hills has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,269/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$4,821/month
3,278 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Dorado Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Silva Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Public
Grades K-12
1,580 Students
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,346 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,346 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Public
Grades K-12
1,580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,346 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,346 Students
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Public
Grades K-12
1,580 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Transit / Subway
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.