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El Dorado Hills, CA

El Dorado (Spanish for "The Golden") is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Placerville, at an elevation of 1608 feet (490 m). The population was 4,096 at the 2000 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #486. The ZIP code is 95623. The community is inside area code 530.

El Dorado, "The Gilded One", was first known as Mud Springs from the boggy quagmire the cattle and horses made of a nearby watering place. Originally an important camp on the old Carson Trail, by 1849-50 it had become the center of a mining district and the crossroads for freight and stagecoach lines. At the height of the rush, its large gold production supported a population of several thousand. It was incorporated as the town of El Dorado in 1856. El Dorado was a station of the Central Overland Pony Express. On April 13, 1860, William (Sam) Hamilton, a pony rider, changed horses at the Nevada House, he was carrying the first westbound mail of the Pony Express from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento.

The first post office in Mud Spring was opened in 1851, the name was changed to El Dorado in 1855. The town was incorporated in 1855 and disincorporated in 1857.

As of the 2020 United States Census, El Dorado Hills had a population of 50,547, with 16,212 households. Its total population's racial makeup was 39,636 (84.1%) White, 1,209 (2.6%) Black or African-American, 815 (1.7%) American Indian and Alaska Native, 6,964 (14.8%) Asian, 404 (0.9%) Pacific Islander, 1,419 (3.2%) from some other race, with 3,158 (6.7%) of two or more races. 3,820 (8.1%) people of any race were Hispanic or Latino. While there were other small changes in racial makeup, this census saw the greatest increase in the proportion of Asian-identified people (+ 6.3%) in comparison to the 2010 census.

El Dorado Hills emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the El Dorado Hills’ Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Orangetheory Gym, Snap Fitness, and Kaia FIT. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around El Dorado Hills, such as the Monte Vista Trail and the New York Creek Nature Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in El Dorado Hills, CA are Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Browns Ravine, and Promontory Community Park.

Population: 50,553 (2023). ZIP code: 95762. Area code: 916. Elevation: 768 ft. Area: 48.61 mi².
 

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Is El Dorado, CA expensive?

El Dorado Hills, California's cost of living is 53% higher than the national average. El Dorado Hills's housing expenses are 149% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

Is El Dorado Hills, CA a good place to live?

El Dorado Hills is in El Dorado County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in El Dorado Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In El Dorado Hills there are a lot of parks. Many families live in El Dorado Hills and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the crime rate in El Dorado Hills, CA?

El Dorado Hills has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in El Dorado Hills is 1 in 102. El Dorado Hills's crime rate is lower than approximately 78% of California communities.

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Wikipedia

City of El Dorado Hills

El Dorado County

El Dorado Hills’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Orangetheory Gym

Snap Fitness 

Kaia FIT

Monte Vista Trail 

New York Creek Nature Trail

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Browns Ravine

Promontory Community Park

Payscale

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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