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CA area data

Sacramento, CA

Aggregated across 28 ZIP codes in Sacramento.

Population: 889,449 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sacramento, CA is $545,950 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $471,032 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,121/month. 211 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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$545,950

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$545,950
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+3.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$591,345
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
$471,032
Median list price
$496,720
Median price per sqft
$332
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
1,848
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
710

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,121/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,044/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,507/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
211
Elementary schools
128
Middle schools
22
High schools
48
Charter schools
35
School districts serving the area
Sacramento City Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, The Language Academy of Sacramento District
Schools include
Washington Elementary, D. W. Babcock Elementary, Hagginwood Elementary, Las Palmas Elementary, Northwood 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 A99
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Mather Air Force Base (1.5 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
64.2°F
Average high
75.6°F
Average low
52.2°F
Annual precipitation
26.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 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
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-17,485
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
112,735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
92,209

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
64
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (40 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
1,311
Nearest airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
499
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,892
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

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

SacramentoState medianUS median
Median home value$545,950$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$471,032$696,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,121/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,892$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 Sacramento, CA?
$545,950.
What is the median sale price in Sacramento, CA?
$471,032.
How long do homes take to sell in Sacramento, CA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Sacramento, CA?
Typical rent: $2,121/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sacramento, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning.
Is Sacramento, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A99; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sacramento, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mather Air Force Base, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Sacramento, CA?
211 schools (128 elementary, 22 middle, 48 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sacramento, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sacramento, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sacramento, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sacramento

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