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Thinking About The Sacramento, CA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Sacramento. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

98,931

Median Home

$566K

Median Income

$90K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 98,931, Sacramento is a mid-sized CA city. Median household income is $90K with homes valued around $566K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Sacramento, CA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$566K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

44%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Sacramento, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

95822

Area Stats

Pop: 46,413

Home Value: $401K

95864

Area Stats

Pop: 25,728

Home Value: $718K

95816

Area Stats

Pop: 18,334

Home Value: $744K

95811

Area Stats

Pop: 8,456

Home Value: $630K

Sacramento Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Sacramento — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Walnut Creek Area

Home: $1.2M57 mi away

San Francisco Area

Home: $1.4M77 mi away

San Jose Area

Home: $947K91 mi away

Fresno Area

Home: $308K152 mi away

Los Angeles Area

Home: $1.0M359 mi away

Schools Near Sacramento

Schools in and around Sacramento, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (10)

D. W. Babcock Elementary

Del Paso Heights Elementary

Fairbanks Elementary

Garden Valley Elementary

Hagginwood Elementary

Hazel Strauch Elementary

Las Palmas Elementary

Michael J. Castori Elementary

Northwood Elementary

Woodlake Elementary

Middle Schools (6)

American Lakes

Bannon Creek

Jefferson

Larry G. Meeks Academy

Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy

Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences

High Schools (4)

Discovery High

Grant Union High

Natomas High

Rio Tierra Junior High

Private Schools (19)

AL ARGAM ISLAMIC SCHOOL & COLLEGE PREPARATORY

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CAPITAL INNOVATIONS ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Sacramento stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 4 most populated zip codes for Sacramento and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.