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Sacramento, CA

Aggregated across 28 ZIP codes in Sacramento.

Population: 889,449 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sacramento, CA is $538,731 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $599,998 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,114/month. 214 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$538,731

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$538,731
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+3.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$583,018
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$599,998
Median list price
$577,045
Median price per sqft
$366
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,830
For-sale inventory
1,843
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1,574
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
651

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,114/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,329/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
214
Elementary schools
132
Middle schools
21
High schools
49
Charter schools
36
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sacramento City Unified, Twin Rivers Unified, Capital College & Career Academy District
Schools include
Washington Elementary, D. W. Babcock Elementary, Hagginwood Elementary, Las Palmas Elementary, Northwood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A99
NFIP flood claims on record
2,654
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.4°F
Average high
75.1°F
Average low
49.4°F
Annual precipitation
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
162
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
4
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
51
Nearest airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
22
Hospitals include
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,111 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
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
534,092
Average weekly wage
$1,387
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,561

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

How it compares

SacramentoState medianUS median
Typical home value$538,731$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$599,998$696,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,114/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Sacramento, CA?
$538,731.
What is the median sale price in Sacramento, CA?
$599,998.
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: $2,114/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sacramento, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, lightning.
Is Sacramento, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,654 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A99. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
214 schools (132 elementary, 21 middle, 49 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sacramento, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sacramento, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sacramento, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Sacramento

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