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Elk Grove, California

city · Sacramento County

At a glance

179,155
Population
$630,100
Median home value (all homes)
108% above U.S. median
$634,683
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,262/mo
Median rent
68% above U.S. median
$125,924
Median household income
60% above U.S. median
30.8 min
Average commute
96.9%
Homes with broadband
62.85%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 135 — 35% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing125% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities4% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost65% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates38.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Elk Grove Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development provides professional, free customized services to businesses, brokers, and developers to assist with market analysis, site selection, hiring, expedited permits and approvals, and tailored incentive solutions. Its mission is to ensure a robust and diverse economy that returns value to the City and its residents and businesses.
county Sacramento County Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development is here to offer support as you look to grow or expand your business in Sacramento County. Our team has expertise in business development, expansion strategies and working with local regulatory agencies to find solutions for your business needs.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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