At a Glance
Median Income
$83,753
$42,300 per capita
Home Value
$484,600
Zillow: $473,797
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
757/100K
2,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
12.1% smoking rate
How Sacramento Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sacramento's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sacramento a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sacramento residents earn a median household income of $83,753 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,300. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Sacramento is $484,600 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,797. Median rent is $1,694/month, with 32.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sacramento reports 757 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,615/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Sacramento hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sacramento has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population524,802
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density5,320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,753
Per Capita$42,300
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$484,600
Rent$1,694
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$473,797
Housing Units206,808
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent757/100K
Property2,615/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault521/100K
Burglary447/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation30 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations503
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Sacramento was founded in 1849.
The median home in Sacramento was built in 1976.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
21.3% 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.