At a Glance
Median Income
$89,120
$37,822 per capita
Home Value
$451,400
Zillow: $531,738
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Rancho Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Cordova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rancho Cordova a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rancho Cordova residents earn a median household income of $89,120 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,822. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Rancho Cordova is $451,400 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,738. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 30.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Cordova reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,874/100K. The murder rate is 6.6/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Rancho Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Cordova 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 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population80,656
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,333/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,120
Per Capita$37,822
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$451,400
Rent$1,698
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$531,738
Housing Units28,381
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,874/100K
Murder6.6/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary307/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Rancho Cordova was founded in 2003.
The median home in Rancho Cordova was built in 1979.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.
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