If you are planning to move to Beverly Hills, CA, you probably know a lot about the area already. Beverly Hills is one the most famous cities in all of the United States, known for its glitz and glamour, expensive stores, fabulous restaurants and beautiful people. It has been popularized by TV series such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and blockbuster movies, such as Pretty Woman. However, maybe there are some facts about this city which you are still unfamiliar with? Let your local Los Angeles moving company help you learn more.

For example, Beverly Hills is home to the largest and most exquisite houses in all of Los Angeles, and even all of America. In 2006 and 2007 the area was the most expensive housing market in the US. However, if you cannot afford a home in Beverly Hills, don’t fret because the majority of residents aren’t actual home owners, but are just renters. Other than the characteristics of the homes, the other feature that draws residents here is the location. Beverly Hills is close to Bel-Air, another posh residential area, the Santa Monica mountains, where nature lovers can hike, and the West Hollywood and Fairfax District, areas filled with nightlife, restaurants, theatres, etc.

Unlike most other areas in the melting pot of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is a predominantly white area. The second largest community in Beverly Hills is composed of Iranian-Americans. Although almost half of the residents of Beverly Hills are married, only a little less than one fourth have children under the age of 18 living with them.