91748 · East SGV
Rowland Heights is the East San Gabriel Valley's Chinese commercial hub and an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County (no city government of its own): Rowland Unified schools, mostly 1960s–1980s single-family homes, prices below neighbouring Walnut and Diamond Bar, and the most convenient daily life in the area.
Of the 21 homes listed today, half are priced between $998,000 and $1,468,000; one in ten is under $888,000 and one in ten above $1,550,000. The median is $1,188,000, the median price per square foot $513, and the median time on market 6 days.
| Type | Listed | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 21 | $998,000 | $1,188,000 | $1,468,000 | $513 |
| Bedrooms | Listed | Median | Median sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | $888,000 | 1400 |
| 4 | 11 | $1,280,000 | 2453 |
| 5+ | 5 | $1,499,000 | 2634 |
| Price band | Listed |
|---|---|
| Under $800K | 1 |
| $800K–1.2M | 10 |
| $1.2–1.8M | 9 |
| $1.8–3M | 1 |
| Over $3M | 0 |
| Era | Listed |
|---|---|
| Before 1980 | 12 |
| 1980–2005 | 9 |
| After 2005 | 0 |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Sample: 21 homes listed today (0 pending), as of 2026-09-18. List prices from the MLS, not closed prices, refreshed daily; quartiles move noticeably below 15 listings.
Rowland Heights is not a city but an unincorporated community governed by Los Angeles County, which means permits, planning and some services run through the county rather than a city hall, unlike Walnut or Diamond Bar. Housing is mostly 1960s–1980s single-family homes, with newer 1980s–90s tracts and gated communities on the hills to the south and condos and townhomes along Colima Road and Nogales Street. Lots are generally smaller than Walnut and prices lower.
Most older neighbourhoods have neither Mello-Roos nor an HOA; the hillside gated communities do carry HOAs. Check the tax bill and HOA documents before offering.
Rowland Unified serves all of Rowland Heights, with Rowland High School and Nogales High School. Its reputation trails neighbouring Walnut Valley, which is a main reason comparable homes cost less here, good value for families who weight daily convenience and price over district ranking. Verify ratings by address.
On the SR-60, about 24 miles to downtown Los Angeles, 30 to Irvine and 40 to LAX. The Colima Road / Nogales Street area is the densest Chinese commercial district in the east valley: several Chinese supermarkets, well over a hundred restaurants, banks, clinics, tutoring and every kind of service. Many newcomers land here first because daily life works without English. Schabarum Regional Park lies to the south.
First-time U.S. buyers who put convenience and a Chinese-speaking environment first; families priced out of Walnut single-family homes who want to stay in the east valley; and investors who value steady demand from Chinese tenants. School-first families usually spend more for Walnut or northern Diamond Bar.
Permit records are held by the county, and unpermitted additions are common in older homes. Hillside tracts: geology and drainage. Homes along Colima Road: commercial noise and parking. Foundations and plumbing on older homes are due for renewal; inspect closely. Prices here are not school-driven, so value off local comps rather than Walnut's.
| To | Miles |
|---|---|
| Downtown LA | 24 |
| Irvine | 30 |
| LAX | 40 |
Main freeways: SR-60. Approximate driving miles; times vary widely by hour.
Rowland Unified School District
High schools: Rowland High School, John A. Rowland, Nogales High School
Attendance is assigned by parcel, not by city limits or ZIP. Confirm with the district's address lookup before you offer, and check ratings by address on the district site or GreatSchools; we do not print rating numbers because they change every year.
No. It is an unincorporated community of Los Angeles County with no city government; permits and planning go through the county.
Rowland Unified, with Rowland High School and Nogales High School. Verify by address on the district site.
The live data on this page updates daily from the MLS with the median, quartile range and price per square foot. Comparable single-family homes generally cost less than in neighbouring Walnut.
Many families choose it: the Chinese commercial infrastructure is the most complete in the east valley and both rentals and purchases are plentiful. We also offer rent-first-then-buy and settling-in services.
Text updated 2026-09-02; data refreshed daily.
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