Rowland Heights

A dense, diverse unincorporated community with a major commercial corridor.

Snapshot

Population

45,911

US Census ACS, 2024 / FBI UCR Table 8, 2024

Median home price

$1,103,500

Redfin, 2026-05

Median rent

$1,967/mo

US Census ACS, 2024

Crime / 1k

Data pending

Median sale price, year over year: +9% (rising)Redfin, 2026-05

Market

Price / sq ft

$504

Redfin, 2026-05

Months of supply

4.7

Redfin, 2026-05

Median days on market

38

Redfin, 2026-05

Renter-occupied

32%

US Census ACS, 2024

Median household income

$85,617

US Census ACS, 2024

Housing units

15,722

US Census ACS, 2024

Developments

No tracked developments for Rowland Heights yet.

What you can build here — ADU

LA County contractHCD Non-Compliance FlagVHFHSZ

Unincorporated LA County. Same as County Title 22 §22.140.640. Typical SFR: 1 ADU + 1 JADU (up to 3 accessory units total). Size: new construction up to 1,200 sq ft; 800 sq ft state-exempt protected. Height follows the state floor (County allows up to 25 ft in some cases). Side/rear setback 4 ft. JADU max 500 sq ft. Partial VHFHSZ. State fee exemptions apply. 60-day ministerial clock. HCD non-compliance flag for the County ordinance.

Last verified 2026-08-18. Not legal advice — confirm current requirements with Rowland Heights's planning department. See the statewide ADU floor every city sits on top of.