Rowland Heights is a culturally rich census-designated place located in the Puente Hills area of the San Gabriel Valley, approximately 14 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles. With a population of about 48,000 and over 60% Asian descent, the community offers a unique mix of suburban hillside living, Asian-American commercial hubs, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Originally known as "Little Taipei," Rowland Heights has become a major destination for Taiwanese, mainland Chinese, and Korean families seeking quality housing and cultural connection.
Rowland Heights offers relatively affordable housing compared to Arcadia or Diamond Bar, making it especially attractive to first-time buyers and families.
Median listing price: $1.1M in June 2025
Average home value: about $1,000,429
Typical price ranges:
Single-family homes: $900K – $1.6M+
Remodeled/new homes: $1.5M – $2.2M
Condos/townhomes: $550K – $850K
Homes here often sell quickly, with multiple offers and an average market time of ~26 days
Rowland Heights is served by the Rowland Unified School District, recognized for high academic standards and diverse programs like Mandarin dual-immersion and IB/AP curriculum
Notable schools:
John A. Rowland High School – National Blue Ribbon and CA Distinguished School
Alvarado Intermediate, Giano Intermediate
Top elementary schools: Shelyn, Blandford, Killian and Jellick Elementary
The district has a strong reputation among Asian-American families for academic rigor and community engagement.
Rowland Heights is home to Asia-themed plazas and strip malls—Rowland Heights Asian Community Center, Yes Plaza, City of Industry shopping, offering Taiwanese bakeries, bubble tea shops, hot pot, herbal medicine stores, and more
With over 30 Asian supermarkets and authentic restaurants along Gale Avenue, Nogales Street, and Valley Blvd, the city is an epicenter of San Gabriel Valley's Chinese food and lifestyle scene.
Set against the backdrop of the scenic Puente Hills, Rowland Heights offers:
Schabarum Regional Park – playgrounds, picnic areas, horseback riding, cherry blossom festival
Rowland Heights maintains a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment. Community centers, local libraries, and cultural events foster strong neighborhood bonds. Despite its proximity to industrial areas, residential pockets remain serene and walkable.
If you're seeking a culturally rich, affordable community with strong schools and a vibrant Asian-American lifestyle, Rowland Heights is an excellent choice—especially for multi-generational families and value-conscious buyers.
43,137 people live in Rowland Heights, where the median age is 44.7 and the average individual income is $38,662. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rowland Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including HI POP Fashion, CoCo El, and Little Rosie Flower Truck.
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| Shopping | 2.53 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.41 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.85 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.23 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.92 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.84 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Rowland Heights has 13,793 households, with an average household size of 3.11. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rowland Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 43,137 people call Rowland Heights home. The population density is 3,043.01 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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