salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 9.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,080 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 288 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rowland Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rowland Heights
| Size | Rowland Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,809 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,809 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,496 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,363 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rowland Heights overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rowland Heights, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rowland Heights
Life in Rowland Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rowland Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,680 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $851,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $85,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rowland Heights, CA?
Renting in Rowland Heights costs a median of about $2,227 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rowland Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,080 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowland Heights cheap or expensive?
Rowland Heights is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $92,338. It ranks 288th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rowland Heights?
The median homeowner in Rowland Heights pays $6,365 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Rowland Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rowland Heights?
The median home value in Rowland Heights is $851,300, about 9.2 times the typical yearly household income.
45,911 people live in Rowland Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.