What are the schools like in Beverly Hills, CA?

Beverly Hills is served primarily by Beverly Hills Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Beverly Hills?

The median household income in Beverly Hills, CA is $116,771 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Beverly Hills, CA?

Beverly Hills has an average high temperature of 67.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches.

Beverly Hills, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beverly Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Beverly Hills's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beverly Hills is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $2,675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beverly Hills, CA?

Beverly Hills has a violent crime rate of 512.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4439.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beverly Hills, CA a Good Place to Live?

Beverly Hills is a small city of 32,406 in California, with a median household income of $116,771 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Beverly Hills stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beverly Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beverly Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Beverly Hills's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beverly Hills costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beverly Hills, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,771	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Beverly Hills's violent crime rate is 512.2 per 100,000 residents — 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

512.2 /100k

Property Crime

4439.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beverly Hills is served primarily by Beverly Hills Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beverly Hills, CA	National Avg
School District	Beverly Hills Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beverly Hills sees average highs of 67.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July, with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Beverly Hills, CA
Average High — January	67.7°F
Average High — July	76.9°F
Annual Precipitation	17.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Beverly Hills, CA	National Avg
Population	32,406	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	12.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Hollywood, CA 2 mi Los Angeles, CA 4 mi Culver City, CA 5 mi Ladera Heights, CA 6 mi View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

90212 90211

Beverly Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Beverly Hills's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beverly Hills roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $2,675/month.

What is the crime rate in Beverly Hills, CA?

Beverly Hills's violent crime rate is 512.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4439.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beverly Hills?

Public schools in Beverly Hills are operated by Beverly Hills Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 65.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beverly Hills, CA a good place to live?

Beverly Hills, CA has a population of 32,406, a median household income of $116,771, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beverly Hills?

Beverly Hills averages 67.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beverly Hills?

Beverly Hills, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 90212, 90211.

What is the population of Beverly Hills?

The population of Beverly Hills, California is 32,406 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beverly Hills?

Key numbers for living in Beverly Hills: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $116,771, crime index 165 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beverly Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.