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Beverly Hills

The iconic address that set the standard — an independent city since 1914 with its own schools, its own tax structure, and the most recognized ZIP code in the world.

ZIP 90210 · 90211 · 90212The Platinum TriangleLos Angeles County
By Newmarket Edge·

The short version

Median price
$4.0M–$5.2M
ZIP codes
90210, 90211, 90212
Region
The Platinum Triangle
County
Los Angeles County
Schools covered
5 rated

Read the property mix before reading the number. Redfin's citywide median for the three months ending August 2026 was about $4.0M across all home types and about $5.2M for single-family homes alone, on thin volume. Wilshire Corridor condos start near $1.5M, Trousdale and The Flats premiums reach $8-13M+, and ultra-luxury estates climb past $100M.

Luxury storefronts along North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
Luxury storefronts along North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills · DXR / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

About Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is the global benchmark for American luxury real estate — and, importantly, a city, not just a brand. Incorporated as an independent municipality on January 28, 1914, it occupies 5.71 square miles completely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, with roughly 32,500 residents, its own police and fire departments, and the Beverly Hills Unified School District. That separate status is the whole story: Beverly Hills sets its own zoning, services, and taxes, and — crucially — is not subject to Los Angeles City's Measure ULA transfer tax. Between the 90210 ZIP code's global recognition, the elite BHUSD, the walkable Golden Triangle, and distinct sub-neighborhoods from The Flats to Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills remains the address against which every other LA luxury market is measured.

Average Single-Family Home Price
$4.0M–$5.2M
Read the property mix before reading the number. Redfin's citywide median for the three months ending August 2026 was about $4.0M across all home types and about $5.2M for single-family homes alone, on thin volume. Wilshire Corridor condos start near $1.5M, Trousdale and The Flats premiums reach $8-13M+, and ultra-luxury estates climb past $100M.

Where Locals Actually Eat

Hidden gems and city-specific favorites — no chains.

  • Spago Beverly Hills — Wolfgang Puck's flagship near Rodeo Drive; a continuing California-dining institution.
  • CUT — Wolfgang Puck's steakhouse inside the Beverly Wilshire.
  • The Polo Lounge — the enduring power-lunch room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
  • Mr. Chow — the iconic Chinese restaurant and long-running celebrity destination.
  • Nate'n Al's Deli — a Beverly Hills institution serving since 1945.
The historic Beverly Hills Hotel, the "Pink Palace," opened in 1912
The historic Beverly Hills Hotel, the "Pink Palace," opened in 1912 · Los Angeles Times / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Just Opened

New to Beverly Hills — restaurants, businesses, and entertainment that weren't here last year.

  • Vicky on Rodeo — traditional Parisian bistro from Savta Hospitality at 208 N Rodeo Dr; open daily 9am–9pm, and a strong brunch room on the Drive.

Openings verified as of September 2026.

Top-Rated Schools

  • Beverly Hills High School — grades 9-12; the iconic California public high school, strong in academics, arts, and athletics.
  • Beverly Vista Middle School — grades 6-8; the central middle school serving the district.
  • Hawthorne Elementary — K-5; serves portions of Beverly Hills within BHUSD.
  • Horace Mann Elementary — K-5; serves portions of Beverly Hills within BHUSD.
  • El Rodeo Elementary — K-5; serves portions of Beverly Hills within BHUSD.

Fun Places & Local Character

  • Rodeo Drive — three blocks of the world’s most recognized luxury shopping, plus the European-style Two Rodeo pedestrian alley.
  • The Beverly Hills Hotel — the 1912 "Pink Palace" and its Polo Lounge, an enduring Hollywood landmark.
  • Beverly Gardens Park — the famous lily pond and the "Beverly Hills" sign — the city’s civic anchor along Santa Monica Boulevard.
  • The Saban Theatre — a historic Wilshire-adjacent venue with ongoing programming.
  • Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts — the city’s arts venue and community programming hub.
The "Beverly Hills" sign and lily pond at Beverly Gardens Park
The "Beverly Hills" sign and lily pond at Beverly Gardens Park · Andrek02 / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

What's Coming & What to Watch

Measure ULA-driven demand support — as an independent city, Beverly Hills is exempt from LA’s 4-5.5% luxury transfer tax. That tax now starts at $5.4M and rises to 5.5% at $10.9M (thresholds adjust for inflation each July), and buyers above those tiers increasingly target Beverly Hills for the structural advantage, continuing its relative outperformance versus LA City luxury.

Strong international buyer activity — Middle Eastern, Asian, and European capital remains active, particularly at the ultra-luxury tier, where roughly half of transactions are all-cash and much of the inventory trades off-market.

A tightening BHUSD inter-district permit program — as enrollment pressure from residents grows, the district has increasingly restricted non-resident permits, making a purchase within city limits the only reliable path to BHUSD access.

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Home price ranges reflect estimated averages at publication and shift continuously with market conditions. School ratings and restaurant listings are based on publicly available information and local knowledge as of the guide's publication date. Always verify current details with a licensed local real estate agent before making decisions. Beverly Hills ZIP codes may overlap with neighboring communities.