Living in Yolo County, California

Yolo County is a county in California with a population of around 220,500, part of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,495/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $605K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Yolo County has young demographics, with a median age of 31 and a moderately educated workforce (41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.