El Dorado Hills is a lovely CPD with a 42K population (based on 2010 data). It is located in El Dorado County, just 35 km far from Sacramento, and 90 minutes by car from the Lake Tahoe. It is famous for its breathtaking views on rolling hills, Sierra Nevada Mountain as well as the actual Sacramento Valley. This CPD is considered one of the best spots to live or retire in California. It fits those who are into a rural style of living mixed with modern designs of houses and apartments.

The county is located just about 18 miles from the Gold Rush spot — Coloma. It was believed to be home to Maidu, Washoe, and Miwok tribes of Native Americans.

Speaking of the modern stage or history of this place, it dates back to 1960 when Alan Lindsey, started developing the county as a master-planned community in the form of villages with parks, educational facilities, shopping malls, business centers as well as a golf course. Many people from outside areas contributed to the building of this beautiful, practical, and convenient spot where both families and youngsters may find a thing to do.

More prominent development started later approximately in 1970–1990 when people from Sacramento or nearby counties started relocating there to reside in the village-like community or send their children to one of the best schools in California. As of now, El Dorado Hills may boast mixed infrastructure which accommodates movie theatres, hotels, premium car distributors, medical facilities, fountains as well as waterways. Still, there is more to launch, build, or develop in the county.

The exclusive places to live in there are Serran Gold, Marina Hills among others.

El Dorado Hills has primary schools, private schools, high schools, and nearby colleges. Many families are focused to move from nearby cities to let their children receive education in El Dorado Hills. The schools are of high ratings, for example, Oak Ridge High School which accommodates over 2,457 students. According to the estimations, about 62% of students are proficient in math, and 72% show excellent results in reading.

After graduating, students have high chances to get a job. The median household income in El Dorado Hills is $131K.

El Dorado Hills may offer limited activities, as it is a more calm place to reside in, however, they fit everyone including young people, families, and the elderly.

• Promontory Park. It is a community park with children’s playgrounds, sports fields including tennis court, bocce ball area, and picnic place. It is famous for a water spray ground.
• Dry Diggings Distillery. A small distillery that is home to 30 brands in the production including brandy, rum, vodka, whiskeys as well as ethnic specialties.
• El Dorado Hills Town Center. It is all about the shopping experience. Restaurants, bars, amphitheater, jewelry stores as well as a movie theatre.
• Regal Cinemas&Imax. Best for night-out movie experience in El Dorado Hills.
• District Church. This place boasts a friendly atmosphere with contemporary worship music. All people are welcomed regardless of their religion.

Residents who are looking for more extreme and engaging activities are most likely to visit nearby cities, while El Dorado Hills serves as a more cozy, family-oriented place.

• Cimorelli — a signing band of six sisters famous for covering popular songs on YouTube. Now, they are signed to Island label.
• Derrek Lee — a former professional baseman.
• Cheri Eliot— a cyclist who has been included in the American Bicycling Hall of Fame.

El Dorado Hills has hot summers and cold winters. The temperature varies through the year and is fluctuating between 39°F up to 94°F. Averagely, 62 days per year, the county has precipitations including rain, snow, sleet among others.

It is a semi-arid climate area.

• The median home price in El Dorado Hills, CA is $279K based on 2010 evaluation data.
• The approximate number of families is 2,204 based on the 1990 evaluation data.
• The total area of El Dorado Hills is 125,9 km2.

Based on residents’ feedback regarding the county, they report its cleanliness, safety, school ratings as well as ridiculously luxurious houses. There is poor diversity in nationalities, and it is quite hard to find someone who belongs to the other ethnicity group rather than to White or African American. Also, some reported great choices in the form of entertainment. Even though El Dorado Hills itself is limited to sightseeings, the residents go to nearby Folsom Lake for boating, fishing, camping alongside wine tasting provided by the local distilleries.

Finally, people often mentioned the bothering climate, as the summer afternoons may get very hot but at night the temperature radically drops.