Living in Sacramento County, California

Sacramento County is a county in California with a population of around 1,585,055, part of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,191/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $518K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and very hot summers (highs around 94°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Sacramento County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.