Sacramento, California
Quick Statistics
Sacramento is a community in Sacramento County, California, home to about 528,706 people spread across 98.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,340 a year, and a typical home is worth about $506,300. About 45.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Sacramento ranks number 6 of 1,570 in population, number 718 in median household income, number 741 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sacramento typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fruitridge Pocket, CA | 2.5 mi. | 6,095 |
| 2. | Lemon Hill, CA | 3.5 mi. | 15,312 |
| 3. | West Sacramento, CA | 4.4 mi. | 54,927 |
| 4. | Parkway, CA | 4.8 mi. | 15,397 |
| 5. | Arden-Arcade, CA | 5.1 mi. | 94,994 |
| 6. | La Riviera, CA | 6.1 mi. | 11,492 |
| 7. | Rosemont, CA | 6.2 mi. | 23,766 |
| 8. | Florin, CA | 6.8 mi. | 50,211 |
What is the population of Sacramento, California?
Sacramento has a population of about 528,706 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sacramento, California in?
Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
What is the median home value in Sacramento, California?
The median home value in Sacramento is about $506,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sacramento, California?
The median personal income in Sacramento is about $44,340 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sacramento, California?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded in Sacramento County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sacramento, California?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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