At a Glance
Median Income
$122,229
$44,932 per capita
Home Value
$603,400
Zillow: $626,316
Median Rent
$2,180/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
10.0% smoking rate
How Elk Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk Grove residents earn a median household income of $122,229 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,932. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Elk Grove is $603,400 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $626,316. Median rent is $2,180/month, with 32.1% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Elk Grove reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Elk Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population177,221
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,160/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,229
Per Capita$44,932
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$603,400
Rent$2,180
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$626,316
Housing Units56,057
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property1,262/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary114/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation43 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations97
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Elk Grove was founded in 1850.
The median home in Elk Grove was built in 1999.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
25.0% 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.