Rowland Heights, CA Area Guide

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Rowland Heights Area Facts

  • Rowland Heights has a Livability Score of 48/100, which is considered poor
  • Rowland Heights crime rates are 25% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Rowland Heights is 20% higher than the California average
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Rowland Heights, CA: Diverse, Scenic, and A Great Place to Call Home! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) I love living in Rowland Heights, CA. There is nothing better than walking down Colima Road in the late afternoon just as the sun is beginning to set. The smell of decadent spices and oriental fare fill your nostrils and remind you of the special area that you call home. This uni ...Read More ncorporated community is a vibrant melting pot of culture, food, and people and boasts a sixty percent Asian population. Rowland Heights has become known as "Little Taipe" because of the high concentration of Taiwaneese merchants and eateries. Many think of it as a suburban "Koreatown" and "Chinatown," because it has become a main Chinese hub of the Los Angeles region.

When looking for ways to entertain the family, Rowland Heights has many gorgeous parks that make for great hiking and a free day of fun. My favorite is Powder Canyon Park. The trails here are well marked and the views are spectacular. If you feel the need for speed, Speedzone is great for the whole family. It has four race tracks, one that even requires drivers to have a license, and a large arcade. JJ Noodle House has the most delicious and authentic Chinese food of the area. One taste of their dumplings and you will be in love forever.

The area is safe, has good homes, convenient shopping, a growing economy, and the schools here are amazing. The Rowland Unified School District has received more state Golden Bell awards than any other school district and has Four Nation Blue Ribbon Schools. Many reasonably prices home can be found near Highway 60. Chic strip malls on Nogalas Street and Colima Road make for expedient shopping, as well as multiple Asian supermarkets throughout the area. Living in Rowland Heights, CA is great. It is like living in a busy city with a small town feel. As a mother of four I can't imagine a better place to raise a family. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rowland Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Carolyn Rosas Park
      Pathfinder Park
      Pathfinder Community Regional Park
      Gloria Heer Park
      Rowland Heights Park
      Woodcrest Park
      Ronald Reagan Park
      Mariposa Upper Feild

      Entertainment

      Boy Scout Amphitheater
      Round1
      AMC Puente Hills 20
      Brea Edwards Cinema
      Brea Improv
      Curtis Theatre
      Brea Art Gallery
      La Habra 300 Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Liang's Crepe
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      In-N-Out Burger
      Firehouse Subs
      The Habit Burger Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rowland Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Rowland Heights.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rowland Heights? The cost of living in Rowland Heights is 167/100 - which is 20% higher than California.
      Rowland Heights
      167

      67% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rowland Heights? Rowland Heights crime rates are 2,126, which are 25% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,126 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Rowland Heights? The median income in Rowland Heights is $75,889 which is 19% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $75,88937% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,7566% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Rowland Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Rowland Heights home prices? Rowland Heights home prices are $655,400 - which is 60% higher than California
      Median home value
      $655,400255% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,61170% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Rowland Heights have good schools? The Rowland Heights graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      41% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Rowland Heights a good place to live? Rowland Heights has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      3 total surveys

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