Southeast SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Rowland Heights, California
Hillside community · Major international retail corridor · Strong schools
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Rowland Heights, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Zillow Home Value Index
$946K
+8.7% YoY · the steadier headline figure
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Median Sale Price
$1.21M
March 2026 · volatile, low sales volume
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$526
Roughly flat YoY
Source: Redfin
Days on Market
~51
Steady — small-market pace
Source: Redfin
Schools · Historical guide
Rowland Unified School District
Most of Rowland Heights is served by the Rowland Unified School District — a Niche A− district of 22 schools and roughly 11,600 students. John A. Rowland High School earns an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, and Evergreen Elementary rates 9/10. Solid, consistent academics are part of the community's draw for family buyers.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
John A. Rowland High School
Grades 9–12 · Rowland USD
An 8/10 GreatSchools rating with AP, International Baccalaureate, and GATE programs; ranked #228 in California by U.S. News. The community's flagship high school.
Source: GreatSchools · U.S. News
Evergreen Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Rowland USD
A 9/10 GreatSchools rating — one of the strongest elementary campuses in Rowland Unified and a value anchor for its attendance zone.
Source: GreatSchools
Rowland Unified — Niche A−
Grades K–12 · Public
A Niche A− district serving most of Rowland Heights. Solid, consistent performance — confirm the assigned campus, as elementary ratings vary across the community.
Source: Niche · Rowland USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~46,000
48,231 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$85,617
2024 estimate
Homeownership Rate
68%
Owner-occupant majority market
Median Age
46.9
Established multi-generational families
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · California-demographics.com
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Rowland Heights
Destination Dining
A renowned international dining and retail scene — restaurants, bakeries, and businesses that draw visitors from across the region.
International Retail Corridor
99 Ranch Market and large international supermarkets near Gale Avenue and Nogales Street anchor upscale strip-mall dining and shopping.
Schabarum Regional Park
Playgrounds, picnic areas, and equestrian trails — plus 500 ume cherry trees donated by sister-city Mito, Japan.
Hillside Housing Stock
Hillside single-family neighborhoods, much of the stock built up since the 1990s — newer construction for the SGV.
SR-60 Access
The Pomona Freeway runs along the community, with nearby connections to the I-10 and I-605.
Strong School District
Rowland Unified — a Niche A− district — gives the community a solid public-education base for family buyers.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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