An unincorporated community, Rowland Heights is a residential area in the San Gabriel Valley nestled below the Puente Hills in Los Angeles County. The region is a popular commuter community due to the close proximity to the Pomona Freeway and the San Gabriel River Freeway. Recently advertised in China as having good housing and nearby shopping centers the area has had a recent surge in Chinese immigrants. It has become known as a suburban “Chinatown” with ethnic restaurants, stores, and grocery markets.

Those looking to relocate to the area will find a variety of lovely neighborhoods in with affordable housing opportunities. There are developments with well maintained single family homes and beautifully designed condominium complexes. Housing styles and sizes vary and you will find homes that reflect the Spanish style common in southern California, traditionally designed houses, and some that reflect the new modern look in architecture. Neighborhoods offer green lawns and shaded patios along streets that encourage an after dinner stroll. A number of condominium complexes exist throughout the city offering units of varying sizes surrounded by lovely grounds and amenities.

Educational needs for area youth are served by the Rowland Unified School District. The District boasts more state Golden State awards than any other school district in the area, has four National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 16 California State Distinguished Schools. Rowland has five elementary public schools, three public schools that serve grades kindergarten through eight including an academy of science and math and an academy of arts and technology. There are also two public middle schools and two public high schools.

Residents enjoy the lovely parks in the community. Rowland Heights Park has a welcoming picnic area with tables, barbecues and a gazebo, a playground with equipment for all ages, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, and an indoor recreational room. Schabarum Regional Park is a large, pet friendly park and a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and runners. There are a number of trails and they vary in length and difficulty. Visitors also enjoy picnic and exercise areas, a playground, tennis courts, and soccer fields. Stables are also maintained at the park for those who enjoy horse back riding. Annual events such as dog shows, concerts, and festivals including a Cherry Blossom Festival and an Autumn Festival.

The Rowland Recreation and Community Education offers classes in art, dance, music, sports, and dog training. Art classes include painting and drawing, dance offers ballet, tap, and jazz, music lessons include piano and drums, and sports courses offer basketball, soccer, karate, water polo, and tennis.

Dinners will find seafood restaurants, steak houses, a wide range of ethic eateries, chain restaurants, delicatessens, cafes, and bistros in Rowland Heights. Hungry residents will find it equally easy to make a reservation for a fine dining experience relishing your favorite dishes, enjoy a delicious meal in a quaint bistro or at a sidewalk cafe, or bring home yummy deli sandwiches to devour on your patio.

Shoppers enjoy a wide range of grocery stores, health food shops, bakeries, and a local farmer's market. There are a number of shopping malls and centers in the community that offer a great variety of brand name department stores, specialty boutiques, and eclectic eating options.

In addition to local festivals and events residents also enjoy a wide array of nearby entertainment options. There are cinemas, theaters that offer a variety of live performances, concert venues, and professional sports arenas.