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Retirement community in Beverly Hills, California

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Beverly Hills, California Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Beverly Hills, California at a Glance

Median Home Price
$2,000,001
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.
Avg January Low
44.2°F
Cost of Living Index
112.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
55 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Beverly Hills, California, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
112.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$116,771High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Beverly Hills's cost of living is 12.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$2,000,001High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$2,675High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
42.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Beverly Hills using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$4,333

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$4,867

Median home price used: $2,000,001

Median rent reference: $2,675 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
65.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Beverly Hills scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

California has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
85.6°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
44.2°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
22.5"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
336 daysMedium confidence

With 336 sunny days a year and an average January low of 44.2°F, Beverly Hills offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
82.3 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
70.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
7.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
32,406High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
47.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
24.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
3.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
65.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
76.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
1.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
12.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Beverly Hills

What is the cost of living in Beverly Hills, California for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 113, roughly 13% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $2,000,001.

Does California tax Social Security or retirement income?

For California residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension and retirement income generally taxable.

What is the climate like in Beverly Hills, California?

Beverly Hills, California has January average low around 44°F, July average high around 86°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Beverly Hills, California?

Beverly Hills scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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