At a Glance
Median Income
$77,167
$36,645 per capita
Home Value
$432,100
Zillow: $470,008
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
2,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
315 sunny days/yr
How Citrus Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Citrus Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Citrus Heights a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Citrus Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,167 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,645. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Citrus Heights is $432,100 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,008. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Citrus Heights reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,540/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Citrus Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Citrus Heights has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population87,036
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density6,121/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,167
Per Capita$36,645
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$432,100
Rent$1,764
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$470,008
Housing Units34,419
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property2,540/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary420/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Citrus Heights was founded in 1997.
The median home in Citrus Heights was built in 1977.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.