El Dorado Hills, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,265 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 968.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.87% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,680 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in El Dorado Hills grew by 20.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,783 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
El Dorado Hills has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $153,433 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.42% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in El Dorado Hills is about 59% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $868,482 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,306 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in El Dorado Hills is about 31.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,306 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in El Dorado Hills spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,020 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,792 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,499 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in El Dorado Hills is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
El Dorado Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
El Dorado Hills has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | El Dorado Hills | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about El Dorado Hills, California.
What is the population of El Dorado Hills, California?
The population of El Dorado Hills, California is 49,265, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of El Dorado Hills, California?
The population density of El Dorado Hills, California is 968.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in El Dorado Hills, California?
The median household income in El Dorado Hills, California is $153,433, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in El Dorado Hills, California?
The median home price in El Dorado Hills, California is $868,482, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in El Dorado Hills, California?
The unemployment rate in El Dorado Hills, California is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.