Ariana Phillips moving Jan 25, 2026

Been living here since 2005. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $603,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 177K, Elk Grove is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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