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About Sacramento

Sacramento is a neighborhood in the Sacramento Metro Area and in the Sacramento County. It has a population of 503,482 and a population density of 5,059, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 35, which is 2 years below the Sacramento Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.


Sacramento has a median home value of $475,600, which is 24% below the Metro average.The average rent of $2,296 is 1% above the metro average rent and 54% above the national average rent. The average household income in Sacramento is $65,847 , which is 13% below the Metro average household income and 1% above the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Sacramento is 4. Sacramento also has a crime index 138 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Sacramento.


The average commute time to California State University Sacramento is 6 mins, making it one of the best places to live near University in Sacramento

$461,000Median Home Value
$572,486 Sacramento Metro Area
$2,296Median Rent
$2,233 Sacramento Metro Area
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138
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
less than 5 mins To Sacramento Metro Area
25 mins Average Travel Time To Work

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Sacramento's population is made up of 43% married, 42% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 32%. Homeowners make up 51% of the population in Sacramento.

525,028Population
2,411,428 Sacramento Metro Area
5,059Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
36 Median Age
37 Sacramento Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Sacramento is $37,916. The Median Household Income is $75,311 and the Sacramento Unemployment Rate is 8%.

$37,916Income Per Capita
$40,890 Sacramento Metro Area
$75,311Median Household Income
$84,421 Sacramento Metro Area
15% Poverty Rate
12% Sacramento Metro Area
8% Unemployment Rate
7% Sacramento Metro Area
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$461,000Median Home Value
$572,486 Sacramento Metro Area
$2,296Median Rent
$2,233 Sacramento Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Sacramento Metro Area

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49%
Home Owners
51%
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Top Schools in Sacramento

Sacramento City Unified School District
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1410 60th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95819
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Sacramento City Unified School District
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2970 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95818
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Elk Grove Unified School District
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9880 Denali Circle, Elk Grove, CA, 95757
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Elk Grove Unified School District
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8670 Maranello Drive, Elk Grove, CA, 95624
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Elk Grove Unified School District
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4350 Sophistry Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742
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Sacramento Metro Area
25 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Sacramento International Airport
18 mins
Modesto Junior College-West Cmps
1 hr 16 mins
California State University Sacramento
6 mins
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Sacramento crime index is 138 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Sacramento.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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