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Living in
Beverly Hills.
The Census tops out at $2,000,000+ for home value; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Beverly Hills
If you're considering moving to Beverly Hills, understand that you're signing up for one of Southern California's most expensive real estate markets—median home values top $2 million and median rent runs about $2,800 monthly—but the median household income of $133,000 suggests many residents are well-positioned financially. The city's economy centers on entertainment industry jobs, upscale retail, and professional services rather than tourism, though Rodeo Drive and the hotel corridor do drive some economic activity. The community skews older (median age 45.5) and is surprisingly diverse, with significant Iranian, Korean, and Russian populations alongside the stereotypical wealthy demographic.
Beverly Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
37.9%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.9% foreign-born, most often from Iran
Who lives in Beverly Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beverly Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Iran (35.6%), and 20.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.3%
of residents
65 and Older
25.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 39% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills, rent runs 39% above the CA average, and home values are 172% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
41.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $3,676,482 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Beverly Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Beverly Hills is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Beverly Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Beverly Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beverly Hills, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Beverly Hills runs 26% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
414.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,595.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Beverly Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Beverly Hills, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
167 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Beverly Hills is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Beverly Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Beverly Hills is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beverly Hills has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 52°F | 4.14" |
| Feb | 67°F | 51°F | 4.73" |
| Mar | 68°F | 52°F | 2.73" |
| Apr | 70°F | 54°F | 0.77" |
| May | 70°F | 56°F | 0.42" |
| Jun | 73°F | 59°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 77°F | 62°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 79°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 79°F | 63°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 76°F | 60°F | 0.72" |
| Nov | 72°F | 55°F | 0.99" |
| Dec | 67°F | 51°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beverly Hills
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Beverly Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Los Angeles
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at Ucla
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Los Angeles
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Beverly Hills (within 15 miles)
University of California-Los Angeles
2.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Northridge
13.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,691 students · in-state tuition $7,850 · 72% graduate · median earnings $63,721 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 21,440 students · in-state tuition $1,158 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,589 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
7.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,436 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 28% graduate · median earnings $47,028 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
21 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
69 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills Public Library
444 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills
Roxbury Book Nook
401 S. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills
Cities Near Beverly Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Beverly Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Beverly Hills FAQ
Is Beverly Hills, California affordable?⌄
Beverly Hills's median rent is $2,830/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $132,977/year. Median home value is $2,000,000+.
Is Beverly Hills, California safe?⌄
Beverly Hills's violent crime rate was 414 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3595 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beverly Hills, California?⌄
Beverly Hills has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beverly Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in Beverly Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,830/month and median household income is $132,977/year. The median home value is $2,000,000+. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beverly Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in Beverly Hills is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from