At a Glance
Median Income
$68,148
$45,464 per capita
Home Value
$499,600
Zillow: $453,169
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sutter Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sutter Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sutter Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sutter Creek residents earn a median household income of $68,148 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,464. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sutter Creek is $499,600 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,169. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 25.8% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sutter Creek reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,677/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Sutter Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sutter Creek has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,687
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,148
Per Capita$45,464
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
C+
Home Value$499,600
Rent$1,248
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$453,169
Housing Units1,432
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,677/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,222 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sutter Creek was built in 1974.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.