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Sacramento, California

city · Sacramento County

At a glance

528,706
Population
$506,300
Median home value (all homes)
67% above U.S. median
$480,488
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,779/mo
Median rent
32% above U.S. median
$87,321
Median household income
11% above U.S. median
25.3 min
Average commute
93.5%
Homes with broadband
51.54%
Locations with fiber available
6.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 122 — 22% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing85% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities8% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost35% 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 college4 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates86.7%
College graduates37.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Valley Vision, Inc
Valley Vision is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the livability of California's Capital Region. Through research and action, we collaborate on bold, long-term solutions that improve people's lives.
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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