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El Dorado Hills.
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills offers a genuinely affluent suburban environment in the Sacramento region, with a median household income that puts it in rarefied air nationally—you're looking at median home values around $910,000 and rents averaging $2,552 monthly. The community skews toward established families and married couples, with nearly 71 percent of households being married-couple arrangements and a median age of 45. That said, it's not a gated enclave; it's a sprawling unincorporated area that's grown substantially, and you'll notice car dependency is real here—the average commute runs 31 minutes, though that's not unusual for the Greater Sacramento region.
El Dorado Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Foreign-Born
13.1%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+8.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.1% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in El Dorado Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In El Dorado Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (15.9%), and 3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.8%
of households
Married Couples
72.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 25% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in El Dorado Hills
In El Dorado Hills, rent runs 25% above the CA average, and home values are 24% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,617
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $902,801 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in El Dorado Hills
Unemployment in El Dorado County, which includes El Dorado Hills, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
El Dorado Hills: El Dorado County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Dorado County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What El Dorado Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32 min avg
How El Dorado Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In El Dorado Hills, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 100 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M 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 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, which covers El Dorado Hills, runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
173.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
476.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 70 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Dorado County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Dorado County, which includes El Dorado Hills, the most common type is heavy snow, with 70 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 106 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 94 | Heavy Snow | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 81 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 61 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 58 | Heavy Snow | $220,000 |
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.
213 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Dorado County, which includes El Dorado Hills, is typically good — 320 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
320
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
El Dorado Hills has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
27.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
63
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.01" |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.50" |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.12" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.42" |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.05" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in El Dorado Hills
Uninsured
1.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside El Dorado Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Folsom
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Roseville
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Roseville
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.
Education24.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills's student/teacher ratio is 24.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in El Dorado Hills
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 198 students · in-state tuition $5,660 · 54% graduate · median earnings $41,407 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
12 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 224 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $43,313 (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: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
66 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
93 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in El Dorado Hills
Cameron Park Branch
2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park
El Dorado Hills Library
7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills
Cities Near El Dorado Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to El Dorado Hills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
El Dorado Hills FAQ
Is El Dorado Hills, California affordable?⌄
El Dorado Hills's median rent is $2,552/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $165,349/year. Median home value is $909,500.
Is El Dorado Hills, California safe?⌄
El Dorado Hills is policed by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 477 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in El Dorado Hills, California?⌄
El Dorado County, which includes El Dorado Hills, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in El Dorado Hills, California?⌄
The cost of living in El Dorado Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,552/month and median household income is $165,349/year. The median home value is $909,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in El Dorado Hills, California?⌄
The average commute in El Dorado Hills is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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