Living in Rowland Heights, CA
Suburb in California
Rowland Heights is a suburb in California, home to about 47,000 people, with 13.5 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Rowland Heights a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Big job market: about 13.5 million people live within 31 mi
- Strong healthcare: 28 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: ONT is 17 mi away
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
👎 Cons
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $821k, and rent is $3,300 a month
- Few dog parks: 9 within 9 mi
- Higher taxes: about $3,279 state income tax per resident, 0.76% property tax
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Key facts
Living in Rowland Heights: common questions
What is the cost of living in Rowland Heights?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $821k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,300 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Rowland Heights?
California collects about $3,279 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.76% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Rowland Heights safe?
Rowland Heights isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights is warm all year: winter days average around 71°F and summer days around 86°F.
Does Rowland Heights get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from earthquakes and flooding: 15 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.57 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Rowland Heights?
The nearest major airport is ONT, about 17 mi away.
How Rowland Heights scores
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