Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,967
Population
45,669
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A rich culture and academic success meet in Rowland Heights
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Nestled in Puente Hills, Rowland Heights brings comfort to its residents through a plethora of modern conveniences and a welcoming community. This Los Angeles suburb has been recognized for its diverse community, academic achievements from its fantastic local schools, and peaceful neighborhoods. Most of Rowland Heights is comprised of residential neighborhoods holding an array of apartments for rent.
Rowland Heights is known for its authentic cuisines. Discover new foods at the restaurants along Colima Road and then venture to Puente Hills Mall for a day of shopping. Living here also gives residents opportunities to enjoy their state’s beauty. Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park has more than 500 cherry blossoms and hosts the annual Cherry Blossom Festival during the spring. Parks like Trailview Park provide year-round fun via trails through the rugged terrain, while the Royal Vista Golf Club offers laid-back outdoor fun.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,439
Average: $107,830
Education
16,748
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,343
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rowland Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rowland Heights, CA is $983 for a studio, $1,967 for one bedroom, $2,423 for two bedrooms, and $2,513 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rowland Heights has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,967/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$4,609/month
2,136 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rowland Heights, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
643 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
508 Students
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,016 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schabarum Regional Park
- La Habra Historical Museum
- Children's Museum at La Habra
- Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center
- Craig Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ontario International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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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.