Population 8,241 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rolling Hills Ranch
Household size in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.67 | 3.27 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.54 | 3.32 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.66 | 3.39 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.36 | 3.30 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Rolling Hills Ranch is a place of big households: 3.36 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 38.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +4.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Rolling Hills Ranch is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rolling Hills Ranch has the oldest population of any Chula Vista neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 14.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Rolling Hills Ranch, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Only two of Chula Vista's 14 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rolling Hills Ranch
Renters in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 40.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 42.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 41.5% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 40.9% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rolling Hills Ranch is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −5.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Rolling Hills Ranch: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Chula Vista. Vacancy is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1983 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Rolling Hills Ranch has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,986 | $1,563 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $2,001 | $1,590 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,966 | $1,967 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,501 | $2,572 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,515 | +$1,009 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rolling Hills Ranch costs $3,501 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,515 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 20.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rolling Hills Ranch has the highest rents of any Chula Vista neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rolling Hills Ranch
Bachelor's degrees in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 27.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 28.2% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.5% | 29.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 33.3% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.9 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Rolling Hills Ranch: 48.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 82.0% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 81.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 82.5% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 86.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rolling Hills Ranch: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. No other Chula Vista neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rolling Hills Ranch
| Period | Rolling Hills Ranch | Chula Vista | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 11.8% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rolling Hills Ranch: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Chula Vista neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rolling Hills Ranch compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Ranch | 3.36 | 43.5 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 6.2% | 2005 | $3,501 | 48.1% | 96.5% | 11.2% |
| San Miguel Ranch | 3.49 | 38.8 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 3.2% | 2003 | $3,126 | 59.0% | 95.6% | 5.4% |
| East Lake | 2.93 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 1988 | $2,894 | 50.0% | 95.1% | 8.6% |
| Eastlake Trails | 3.08 | 37.6 | 14.0% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 2010 | $2,851 | 52.0% | 90.7% | 2.7% |
| Estlake Greens | 3.45 | 38.8 | 13.1% | 25.0% | 5.8% | 1998 | $2,550 | 47.5% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| Eastlake Vistas | 3.36 | 36.1 | 9.5% | 26.3% | 2.5% | 2007 | $2,772 | 52.0% | 93.2% | 5.4% |
| Bonita Long Canyon | 3.33 | 43.6 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1982 | $2,171 | 49.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Otay Ranch | 3.56 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 31.0% | 5.3% | 2007 | $2,982 | 45.0% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
| Rancho del Rey | 3.21 | 39.9 | 20.8% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 1994 | $2,793 | 44.5% | 93.9% | 5.4% |
| Paseo Ranchoero | 2.94 | 42.9 | 12.3% | 10.9% | 3.7% | 1988 | $3,125 | 40.5% | 88.8% | 5.2% |
| Lynwood Hills | 3.06 | 39.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 6.8% | 1977 | $2,659 | 32.3% | 88.7% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rolling Hills Ranch. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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