North Highlands, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

47,900 Population 5,437/sq mi density

$65,090 Median Income $27,919 per capita

$344,900 Home Value $550,827 Zillow

$1,585 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

454 Violent Crime/100K 3,138 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$65,090 median income, 4.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$344,900 home value, $1,585/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value

$344,900

22% above

US avg: $281,900

Median Rent

$1,585/mo

36% above

US avg: $1,163/mo

Homeownership Rate

50.9%

22% below US avg (65.4%)

Total Housing Units

16,816

Median year built: 1970

Home Value by Source

Census Median

$344,900

Zillow (ZHVI)

$550,827

Median Sale Price

$390,500

Median List Price

$418,000

Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

50.9%

Owner-Occupied

49.1%

Renter-Occupied

51%

49%

US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$1,513/mo

1 Bedroom

$1,647/mo

2 Bedroom

$2,053/mo

3 Bedroom

$2,752/mo

4 Bedroom

$3,165/mo

Census median rent: $1,585/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market

38 days

Sale-to-List Ratio

1.0%

Buyers market

Homes Sold

Price Drops

20.9%

of listings with price reduction

Price Per Sq Ft

$340

Active Inventory

homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden

36.3%

of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

17% above US avg (31.0%)

Median Year Built

1970

Average age of housing stock: 56 years

Homeownership Rate

50.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value	$344,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)	$550,827
Median Sale Price	$390,500
Median List Price	$418,000
Price Per Sq Ft	$340

Rent

Census Median Rent	$1,585
FMR Studio	$1,513
FMR 1-Bedroom	$1,647
FMR 2-Bedroom	$2,053
FMR 3-Bedroom	$2,752
FMR 4-Bedroom	$3,165

Market

Days on Market	38
Sale-to-List Ratio	1.0%
Price Drops	20.9%
Homes Sold	16
Active Inventory	43
Price Per Sq Ft	$340

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	50.9%
Renter-Occupied	49.1%
Homeownership Rate	50.9%
Total Housing Units	16,816
Median Year Built	1970
Rent Burden	36.3%