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Placerville, California

city · El Dorado County

At a glance

10,762
Population
$473,100
Median home value (all homes)
56% above U.S. median
$537,678
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,234/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$67,274
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
28.1 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
9.26%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing74% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities14% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost50% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates88.7%
College graduates23.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Placerville Economic Development
Placerville Economic Development is part of the City of Placerville and aims to provide a community conducive to business operations with a planning department, zoning oversight, and services supporting business and residents.
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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