Sacramento, CA
Population 524,802 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA MSA. Moving to or from Sacramento? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
524,802
Cost of living (RPP)
106.67
Annual avg temp
63°F
Typical home
$479,766
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $83,753 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $484,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,694/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.63 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 106.67 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 151.29, goods 105.168, services 130.23. Source: BEA, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
63°F
January low
41°F
July high
94°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 19.2". Station: SACRAMENTO 5 ESE, CA US (2.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$479,766
ZHVI YoY
-2.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,995/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
Total employment (MSA)
1,048,170
Median wage (annual)
$55,290
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 127,580 | $49,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 92,040 | $35,560 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 79,450 | $43,790 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 78,260 | $38,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 71,860 | $81,700 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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