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Living in El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, El Dorado Hills had a population of 47,107. The unemployment rate was 3.89% at the end of 2024. El Dorado Hills had a foreign population of 6,694 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 62% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to El Dorado Hills?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in El Dorado Hills.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for El Dorado Hills yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,202 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in El Dorado Hills?

The median gross salary is about 6,110 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in El Dorado Hills?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.89 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in El Dorado Hills is 3.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5El Dorado Hills 3.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary6,110 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.89 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to El Dorado Hills. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in El Dorado Hills. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

El Dorado Hills's nearest airport was SMF, 44 km away and offered 28 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count28 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km44 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSMF3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for El Dorado Hills. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in El Dorado Hills.

Climate and air quality

El Dorado Hills recorded annual PM2.5 of 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperatures were 8.9°C in January and 25.5°C in July.

Is the air quality good in El Dorado Hills?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.99 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
El Dorado Hills average monthly precipitation, mm03060901201101068447247013234285JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
El Dorado Hills annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in El Dorado Hills is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6El Dorado Hills 6.0262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.99 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 25.11 · Feb 24.83 · Mar 28.57 · Apr 34.07 · May 41.42 · Jun 44.43 · Jul 46.65 · Aug 44.5 · Sep 45.92 · Oct 41.59 · Nov 30.59 · Dec 24.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -4.21 · Feb -3.19 · Mar -1.59 · Apr 0.78 · May 3.57 · Jun 6.98 · Jul 10.47 · Aug 11.1 · Sep 8.34 · Oct 4.49 · Nov -3.23 · Dec -4.59 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 8.94 · Feb 9.94 · Mar 11.95 · Apr 14.11 · May 18.17 · Jun 22.67 · Jul 25.53 · Aug 24.84 · Sep 23.08 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 12.8 · Dec 8.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.7 · Feb 105.7 · Mar 83.82 · Apr 46.74 · May 24.13 · Jun 7.37 · Jul 0 · Aug 0.762 · Sep 2.79 · Oct 23.37 · Nov 41.66 · Dec 85.34 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.95 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Kiryas Joel47,147 residentsSayreville47,165 residentsPotomac47,018 residentsMentor47,010 residentsNiagara Falls47,255 residentsBrea47,260 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 125.5 km² at the end of 2025. El Dorado Hills had a population density of 406.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in El Dorado Hills?

The published population was 47,107 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
El Dorado Hills residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport85.8%Foreign residents14.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area125.5 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share13.12 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents6,694 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density406.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population47,107 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is El Dorado Hills a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker36%strong on work, weak on safety · range 25–47%
Skilled employee45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–55%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 24–48%
Family39%strong on family, weak on safety · range 27–51%
Retirement35%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 21–49%
Foreign residents6,694 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population47,107 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent2,202 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary6,110 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.89 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.99 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in El Dorado Hills when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in El Dorado Hills?

The published population was 47,107 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in El Dorado Hills?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in El Dorado Hills?

The median gross salary is about 6,110 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in El Dorado Hills?

The unemployment rate is about 3.9 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in El Dorado Hills?

6,694 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is El Dorado Hills a good place to live?

El Dorado Hills may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). El Dorado Hills, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/el-dorado-hills/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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