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Living in
Rowland Heights.
Rowland Heights is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Rowland Heights
Living in Rowland Heights means joining a mature, family-focused community with deep roots—the median age is nearly 43 and most households are married couples with children. You'll find a strong Asian community here, especially Taiwanese residents, which shapes local dining and cultural life in meaningful ways. The proximity to City of Industry is a real advantage if you work in logistics, tech, or manufacturing; your commute could be manageable, though the area-wide average is still around 33 minutes.
Rowland Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
55.6%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics55.6% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Rowland Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rowland Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (32.8%), and 40.3% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.2%
of households
Married Couples
59.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Rowland Heights
In Rowland Heights, home values are 16% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,365
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $971,572 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Rowland Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Rowland Heights, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Rowland Heights: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rowland Heights is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Rowland Heights 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
Commute32.9 min avg
How Rowland Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rowland Heights, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Rowland Heights, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Rowland Heights, 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.
204 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights, 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
Rowland Heights is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rowland Heights has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 71°F | 49°F | 3.05" |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 1.80" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 0.70" |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 0.11" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 0.62" |
| Nov | 77°F | 53°F | 1.01" |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rowland Heights
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rowland Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Fullerton
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Whittier
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.6 mi away · Baldwin Park
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.
Education23.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights's student/teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rowland Heights (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
6.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,478 students · in-state tuition $67,894 · 82% graduate · median earnings $80,694 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,474 students · in-state tuition $50,904 · 69% graduate · median earnings $64,126 (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: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
40 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
50 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights Library
1850 Nogales St., Rowland Heights
Cities Near Rowland Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rowland Heights?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rowland Heights FAQ
Is Rowland Heights, California affordable?⌄
Rowland Heights's median rent is $1,967/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $85,617/year. Median home value is $851,300.
Is Rowland Heights, California safe?⌄
Rowland Heights is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rowland Heights, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Rowland Heights, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rowland Heights, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rowland Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,967/month and median household income is $85,617/year. The median home value is $851,300. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rowland Heights, California?⌄
The average commute in Rowland Heights is 33 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