The City of is one of a total of four cities that occupy the Peninsula, or the Hills. The Palos Verdes Peninsula is located in the southern most part of the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Anywhere on the Palos Verdes Peninsula is considered to be one of the most beautiful areas in which to live of any place in the world. The median household income in Rolling Hills is almost $210,000. Many people confuse the City of Rolling Hills with its sister city on the hill called Rolling Hills Estates.
The City of Rolling Hills consists of a single gated community. The residents work, go to school, shop, and obtain other services in the other three towns on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The City of Rolling Hills was incorporated in 1957. The city maintains a somewhat rural or ranch type character, with no traffic lights, large open spaces between houses, and wide equestrian paths along streets. The city borders Rolling Hills Estates to the north and Rancho Palos Verdes on all other sides.
The City of Rolling Hills is served by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The schools in that district consistently rank among the best in California and the nation.
The city enjoys a unique lifestyle and very high standard of living and the residents work together with the residents of the other 3 cities to maintain the natural beauty of the surroundings and the native wildlife in the area. The latest population count is around 1900 residents. According to the 2000 census, Rolling Hills is the 21st richest place in the U.S. Rolling Hills offers a variety of municipal services to its residents and visitors including:
* fire and law enforcement (LA County)
* planning
* vector control
* building and safety (LA County)
* animal control and licensing
* waste disposal
* complete backyard recycling
The city occupies only 3 square miles on the east side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. maintains an extensive horse trail system throughout the city totaling 23 miles, and many of the city’s residences have stables and corral facilities. Most of the homes in Rolling Hills are of the ranch single family style and most sit on large parcels of land. There are no apartments, condominiums or commercial buildings. Rolling Hills is an equestrian’s dream with 23 miles of horse trails and three community riding rings. Its three entrances with guarded gates, provide the Rolling Hills residents and their guests, access to the many private roads traversing the city’s hills and canyons. Many of the homes on the Peninsula, and some in Rolling Hills, are accented by breathtaking panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin, from Malibu to Newport Beach, some even breathtaking views across the bay to Catalina Island. Privacy and serenity are highly prized in this exclusive city. It is truly a wonderful place to live and work and raise a family.
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