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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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
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
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
16
Price Drops
20.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Active Inventory
43
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% |