At a Glance
Median Income
$94,375
$42,615 per capita
Home Value
$373,600
Zillow: $417,758
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
11.7% smoking rate
How Sutter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sutter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sutter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sutter residents earn a median household income of $94,375 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,615. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,205 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sutter is $373,600 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,758. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 26.6% 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 1973.
Education
20.1% of adults in Sutter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sutter has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population2,671
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,375
Per Capita$42,615
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$5,238M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A
Home Value$373,600
Rent$1,360
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$417,758
Housing Units1,078
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,213/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation63 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sutter was founded in 1871.
The median home in Sutter was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.