Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
28%
Rolling Hills Estates
Rolling Hills Estates, CA Area Guide
Delight in pastoral luxury near southern California attractions
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Picturesque
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Rolling Hills Estates is a picturesque community on the northern side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. A rural character permeates Rolling Hills Estates, with large stretches of horseback riding trails in a lush, tranquil environment consisting of numerous parks and nature preserves.
The tight-knit community in Rolling Hills Estates bonds over a broad range of local events, including the old-fashioned City Celebration, Palos Verdes Peninsula Holiday Parade, and the Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival. While Rolling Hills Estates is primarily residential, shopping opportunities abound at the Peninsula Shopping Center and the Promenade on the Peninsula in addition to the Del Amo Fashion Center in nearby Torrance. The vibrant amenities of Redondo Beach and Long Beach are just minutes from Rolling Hills Estates as well as the bustling metropolises of Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$170,724
Average: $188,205
Education
4,435
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,628
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rolling Hills Estates has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,075 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- South Coast Botanic Garden
- George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
- Forrestal Nature Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles 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.