West Sacramento, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
54,496 Population
$90,791 Median Income
$497,100 Home Value
$1,568 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
522 Violent Crime / 100K
34.6 yrs Median Age
33.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.4
Economy
3.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.7
Education

People

Population54,496
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,538/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 51.0%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$90,791
Per Capita Income$41,653
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate9.9%
County GDP$135,538M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$497,100
Zillow Value$527,497
Median Rent$1,568
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression23.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime522/100K
Property Crime2,582/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Vehicle Theft347.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul47° / 76°
Rain18 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

3.7/5
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)32

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Work From Home18.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations37

How West Sacramento Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$90,791
Home Value$497,100
Median Rent$1,568
Poverty Rate9.9%
Bachelor's Degree+33.8%
Unemployment3.5%
Violent Crime522.4 /100K
Avg Temperature61.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population54,496
Population Density2,538 per sq mi
Median Age34.6 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51% Black 3.9% Hispanic 2.4% Other 42.7%
White51.0%
Black or African American3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races42.7%

Language

English Only60.9%
Spanish Speakers39.1%
English 60.9% Spanish 39.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.6%
Health Insurance94.8%

Income

21% above avg
Median Household Income$90,791
Per Capita Income$41,653
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,541
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate9.9%
Total Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,301
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Retail Stores3,717
Manufacturing761
Total Establishments73,284

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,301 Healthcare 4,098 Retail 3,717 Manufacturing 761

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,943
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,181

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.5 min
Work From Home18.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

76% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$497,100
Zillow Home Value Index$527,497

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$530,000
Price Per Sq Ft$307
Homes Sold (month)23
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops26.7%
Active Inventory60

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.5%

Rental Costs

35% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,568
Zillow Rent Index$2,207

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,181
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.24%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.8%
Regular Checkup70.9%
Premature Death Rate7,616 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4,098
Restaurants (County)3,301

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime522.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter2.0 /100K
Rape39.9 /100K
Robbery189.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault291.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,582.2 /100K
Burglary548.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,686.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft347.0 /100K
Arson31.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)204

Temperature

47°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average61.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation18.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Land Area21.5 sq mi (55.6 km²)
Population Density2,538 per sq mi
Latitude38.5544°
Longitude-121.5487°
County FIPS06067

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Democrat +19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.8%
High School+86.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,538 per sq mi
Land Area21.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations37
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)53
Public Libraries (County)32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)204

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