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Is El Dorado Hills a Good Place to Live? El Dorado Hills, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
El Dorado Hills ranks #211 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #101 of 524 smaller cities and #15 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.5%, #5 of 524) and high household income ($165,349, #12 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,552/mo, #490 of 524) and expensive homes ($909,500, #483 of 524).
El Dorado Hills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with El Dorado Hills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for El Dorado Hills: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is El Dorado Hills safe?
What is the cost of living in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,552/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $905,566, 19% above the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 106.7#1026 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $905,566#1096 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $3,199/mo#1057 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $909,500#1234 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,552/mo#1255 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.5x#933 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.5%#288 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
El Dorado Hills housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. El Dorado Hills is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro.
California housing market →Is El Dorado Hills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for El Dorado Hills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a El Dorado Hills crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in El Dorado Hills?
The median household in El Dorado Hills earns $165,349, 2.2 times the US figure of $76,827 and 80% above California ($91,905). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $165,349#22 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 3.5%#30 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in El Dorado Hills?
The median resident of El Dorado Hills is 45.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #126 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 87.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 45.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 59.9%#126 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 87.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are El Dorado Hills's schools and health?
El Dorado Hills's 13 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.1 students per teacher and $13,387 spent per pupil. 25.2% of adults are obese and 9.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94%#120 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 23.1#1087 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $13,387#781 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.2%#146 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.5%#297 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14%#144 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 3.9%#12 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,151 students are enrolled in El Dorado Hills's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in El Dorado Hills?
The average commute in El Dorado Hills is 32 minutes (California 25.2); 0.4% of workers take transit and 30% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index El Dorado Hills scores 8.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 75.7°F and winters 47.8°F, with 36.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 32 min#1202 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 11.7%#1136 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 62.9% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 30% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.2#1009 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.3 | 37.8 | 7 |
| Feb | 59.4 | 40 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 63.1 | 42.3 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 68.1 | 44.8 | 2.8 |
| May | 76.9 | 51.5 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 85.7 | 57.5 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 63.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 92 | 62.8 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 86.8 | 59.5 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 76.9 | 51.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 63.8 | 43.1 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 55.8 | 37.2 | 6.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Auburn.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 61.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 75.7°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 47.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 36.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Auburn.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts El Dorado County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.26% of building value, higher than 84% of US counties.
| Measure | El Dorado Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.26%#1070 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for El Dorado County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, El Dorado County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.1% | 98% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.015% | 83% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 77% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does El Dorado Hills compare with similar-size cities?
El Dorado Hills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #101 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,026.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills, CAPop. 51,026 | #211 | 64.2 | $165,349 | $2,552/mo | no data | 32 min |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #1146 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data | 35.6 min |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #112 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 | 28.5 min |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #471 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 | 21.1 min |
| Milford, CTPop. 51,023 | #71 | 69.3 | $111,201 | $1,882/mo | 71 | 25.3 min |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #776 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 | 21.1 min |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #299 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #575 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 | 21.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does El Dorado Hills compare with the rest of California?
El Dorado Hills ranks #15 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 64.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 80% above the California median. Homes are 19% above the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Newport Beach, CAPop. 83,845 | #11 | 64.8 | $156,867 | $3,316/mo | 251 |
| Rocklin, CAPop. 73,327 | #12 | 64.8 | $124,168 | $2,258/mo | 122 |
| San Ramon, CAPop. 85,993 | #13 | 64.5 | $196,161 | $2,968/mo | 92 |
| Fremont, CAPop. 228,295 | #14 | 64.2 | $181,506 | $2,933/mo | 106 |
| El Dorado Hills, CAPop. 51,026 | #15 | 64.2 | $165,349 | $2,552/mo | no data |
| San Francisco, CAPop. 830,235 | #16 | 64.1 | $140,970 | $2,476/mo | 486 |
| Laguna Niguel, CAPop. 64,139 | #17 | 64.1 | $140,452 | $2,903/mo | 114 |
| Redwood City, CAPop. 82,447 | #18 | 64.0 | $157,814 | $2,968/mo | 369 |
| Roseville, CAPop. 155,955 | #19 | 63.6 | $119,288 | $2,142/mo | 191 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of El Dorado Hills among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is El Dorado Hills's score calculated?
El Dorado Hills scores 64.2 out of 100, #211 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in El Dorado Hills. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
100.0 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in El Dorado Hills. Similar-size median 58.9.
76.1 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in El Dorado Hills's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
48.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
El Dorado Hills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
24.8 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in El Dorado Hills. Similar-size median 56.1.
99.1 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in El Dorado Hills. Similar-size median 50.0.
52.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across El Dorado Hills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
37.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving El Dorado Hills alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for El Dorado Hills.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: El Dorado Hills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories El Dorado Hills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in El Dorado Hills
Is El Dorado Hills, CA a good place to live?
El Dorado Hills ranks #211 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #101 of 524 smaller cities and #15 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.5%, #5 of 524) and high household income ($165,349, #12 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,552/mo, #490 of 524) and expensive homes ($909,500, #483 of 524).
What is the cost of living in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,552/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $905,566, 19% above the typical California home ($764,158).
Is El Dorado Hills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for El Dorado Hills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a El Dorado Hills crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in El Dorado Hills?
The median household in El Dorado Hills earns $165,349, 2.2 times the US figure of $76,827 and 80% above California ($91,905). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in El Dorado Hills?
Median rent in El Dorado Hills is $2,552/mo (Census), #1255 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $3,199/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in El Dorado Hills?
Zillow's typical home value in El Dorado Hills is $905,566, up 0.9% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $909,500.
How are the public schools in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills's 13 public schools graduate 94% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.1 students per teacher and $13,387 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in El Dorado Hills?
The average commute is 32 minutes, #1202 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 11.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills averages 61.2°F over the year, 75.7°F in summer and 47.8°F in winter, with 36.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is El Dorado Hills walkable?
El Dorado Hills scores 8.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is El Dorado Hills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts El Dorado County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.26% of building value, higher than 84% of US counties.
How is the air quality in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills has 51,026 residents. The median resident of El Dorado Hills is 45.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #126 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 87.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does El Dorado Hills compare with the rest of California?
El Dorado Hills ranks #15 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 64.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 80% above the California median. Homes are 19% above the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to El Dorado Hills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to El Dorado Hills's population of 51,026 are Country Club, FL (#1146 overall), Hoffman Estates, IL (#112 overall), Grapevine, TX (#368 overall), Troy, NY (#471 overall), and Milford, CT (#71 overall). El Dorado Hills is #211.