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Elk grove, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Elk grove.

Population: 133,355 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elk grove, CA is $607,023 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $590,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,616/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$607,023

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$607,023
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$666,010
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$590,000
Median list price
$599,225
Median price per sqft
$327
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
265
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
-1.6%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
107

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,616/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,810/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus District, Elk Grove Unified, SAVA- Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Academy- EGUSD District
Schools include
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus, Elk Grove Elementary, Elk Grove High, Joseph Kerr Middle, Florence Markofer Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sacramento Army Depot (6.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
84,142
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
87,967

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (41 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
89
Nearest airport
Borges - Clarksburg Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, VA N CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
158
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,111 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
4.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,484
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
520,956
Average weekly wage
$1,307
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,868

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Elk groveState medianUS median
Median home value$607,023$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$590,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,616/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,484$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Elk grove, CA?
$607,023.
What is the median sale price in Elk grove, CA?
$590,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elk grove, CA?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Elk grove, CA?
Typical rent: $2,616/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elk grove, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning.
Is Elk grove, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Elk grove, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elk grove, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elk grove, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elk grove, CA?
27 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elk grove, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elk grove, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elk grove, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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