At a Glance
Median Income
$90,791
$41,653 per capita
Home Value
$497,100
Zillow: $527,497
Median Rent
$1,568/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
390/100K
2,948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How West Sacramento Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Sacramento's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Sacramento a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Sacramento residents earn a median household income of $90,791 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,653. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% 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 West Sacramento is $497,100 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,497. Median rent is $1,568/month, with 30.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
West Sacramento reports 390 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,948/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in West Sacramento hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Sacramento has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population54,496
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,538/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,791
Per Capita$41,653
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$497,100
Rent$1,568
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$527,497
Housing Units19,968
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent390/100K
Property2,948/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary434/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries32
Did You Know?
West Sacramento was founded in 1987.
The median home in West Sacramento was built in 1988.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% 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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