Sacramento, CA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Sacramento, California Summary

Life in Sacramento research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sacramento over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sacramento:

  • The population in Sacramento is 523,600.

  • The median home value in Sacramento is $467,947.

  • The median income in Sacramento is $78,954.

  • The cost of living in Sacramento is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Sacramento is $1,592.

  • The unemployment rate in Sacramento is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Sacramento is 14.8%.

  • The average high in Sacramento is 74.3° and the average low is 49.0°.

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Sacramento SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
6
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Sacramento, CA Crime Report

Crime in Sacramento summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sacramento. Key points include:

  • There were 21,430 total crimes in Sacramento in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sacramento is 4,069.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sacramento is 901.7 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sacramento is 3,167.3 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Sacramento is 75.07% above the national average.

21,430
Total Crimes
75.07%
Above National Average

Crime In Sacramento Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Sacramento
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 21,430 4,069.0 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4,749 901.7 442.0 369.8
Murder 54 10.3 5.6 6.3
Robbery 1,243 236.0 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3,266 620.1 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 16,681 3,167.3 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 2,769 525.8 369.7 269.8
Larceny 10,328 1,961.0 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 3,584 680.5 427.6 282.7

Sacramento, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Sacramento summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sacramento. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Sacramento is 118 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Sacramento is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Sacramento is $467,947.

  • The median income in Sacramento is $78,954.

118
Sacramento's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Sacramento Comparison Table

Living Expense Sacramento California National Average
Overall 118 139 100
Services 106 110 100
Groceries 105 112 100
Health 115 109 100
Housing 131 204 100
Transportation 126 126 100
Utilities 104 124 100

Sacramento, CA Weather

  • The average high in Sacramento is 74.3° and the average low is 49.0°.

  • There are 41.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatSacramento
Average Annual High74.3
Average Annual Low49.0
Annual Precipitation Days41.4
Average Annual Precipitation20.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
74.3°
Average High
41.4°
Days of Rain

Sacramento, CA Photos

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4 Reviews & Comments About Sacramento

Overall User Rating
4.2
/5
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Lady Augusta in California -

I was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to Sacramento 6 years ago. It's safer being among the rednecks. In SF I was constantly among rabid liberals, feral street people and through the roof rents. I feel right at home in SAC. It does have it share of snobs in some neighborhoods but as long as you stay away from Whole Foods, it's OK. There are at least 5 gun stores here and go to the shooting range for fun and sport. You can't do that in SF.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 04:00:58.601455

its so beautiful there to me, i am from la where everything is so cramped and its just not like that in Sacramento everything looks clean and well kept and even the people seem more friendly.

all the space is what stood out to me the most, they have so much space to grow, also the scenery is so much nicer than other places its all wilderness vrs buildings and traffic


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 05:44:52.297630

its very nice to experience for this city. so very like for this city.so very very happy.

this is places of very nice and very very good and super.this places.


HomeSnacks User -

Im from Sacramento, currently live in Los Angeles. Sacramento is not ghetto! Yes, every city have their less than desirable neighborhoods. Every city near L.A or the Bay area should be on the list before Sacramento. This article makes for good entertainment, you cant believe everything you read on the internet

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Sacramento Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Sacramento

The current population in Sacramento is 523,600. The population has increased 13.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 523,600 5.8%
2021 495,011 1.1%
2020 489,650 1.1%
2019 484,530 0.8%
2018 480,566 0.9%
2017 476,075 1.0%
2016 471,477 0.9%
2015 467,467 0.8%
2014 463,537 0.9%
2013 459,511 -

Race / Ethnicity in Sacramento

White
30.8% (161,191)
African American
11.9% (62,274)
American Indian
0.2% (1,227)
Asian
19.2% (100,650)
Hawaiian
1.8% (9,269)
Other
0.6% (3,121)
Two Or More
6.1% (32,090)
Hispanic
29.4% (153,778)

Sacramento is:

  • 30.8% White with 161,191 White residents.

  • 11.9% African American with 62,274 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,227 American Indian residents.

  • 19.2% Asian with 100,650 Asian residents.

  • 1.8% Hawaiian with 9,269 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 3,121 Other residents.

  • 6.1% Two Or More with 32,090 Two Or More residents.

  • 29.4% Hispanic with 153,778 Hispanic residents.

Race Sacramento CA USA
White 30.8% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 11.9% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 19.2% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.8% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.1% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 29.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Sacramento

Female
50.6% (264,988)
Male
49.4% (258,612)
  • Sacramento is 50.6% female with 264,988 female residents.

  • Sacramento is 49.4% male with 258,612 male residents.

Gender Sacramento CA USA
Female 50.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sacramento for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Sacramento completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Sacramento completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Sacramento completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Sacramento completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sacramento completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Sacramento completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sacramento completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sacramento completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sacramento completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (47,124)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (31,416)
High School / GED
20.0% (104,720)
Some College
22.0% (115,192)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (41,888)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (120,428)
Master's Degree
8.0% (41,888)
Professional Degree
3.0% (15,708)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (5,236)
Education Sacramento CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 20.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Sacramento, California

  • 4.8% of households in Sacramento earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Sacramento earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Sacramento earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Sacramento earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Sacramento earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Sacramento earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Sacramento earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Sacramento earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Sacramento earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Sacramento earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (2,493,257)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,499,917)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (3,426,297)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (3,175,319)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (5,159,960)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (8,236,967)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (7,256,769)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (9,674,626)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (4,794,684)
$200,000 or more
10.8% (5,642,200)
Income Sacramento CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.8% 17.9% 11.4%

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