Elk Grove, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Elk Grove, CA.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Elk Grove, CA?
Elk Grove planning snapshot: population 182,797, housing index 180 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $603,400, median rent $2,180, and income near $122,229. Expect 91°F summer highs, 40°F winter lows, and about 26-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 212 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 180U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $603,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,180U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $122,229U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.3%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 212per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 91°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Elk Grove compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 182,797City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $122,229Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year56% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 180ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year80% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $603,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year99% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,180City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year62% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.3%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20261.1 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 26 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 212per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)62% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1481per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)51% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 91°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 40°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 18.1 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals45% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 307As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals15% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Elk Grove grew 19.2% from 153,375 in 2010 to 182,797 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Elk Grove, CA expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Elk Grove's housing cost index is 180 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($603,400 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,180 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 180 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $603,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,180 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Elk Grove, CA?
Typical ownership costs center near $603,400, while median gross rent is about $2,180 a month. Against a median household income of $122,229, rent alone is roughly 21% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $603,400
- Median rent $2,180/month
- Median household income $122,229
What is the job market like in Elk Grove, CA?
County unemployment recently ran 5.3% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Elk Grove is about $122,229 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.3% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $122,229
How long is the typical commute in Elk Grove, CA?
Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 26 minutes average one-way
Is Elk Grove, CA safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 212 per 100k and property about 1481 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 212 per 100k
- Property 1481 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Elk Grove, CA?
Normals show summer highs near 91°F, winter lows near 40°F, about 18.1 inches of rain, and roughly 307 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 91°F
- Winter low 40°F
- 18.1 in rain · 307 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Elk Grove, CA?
Newcomers often start with Old Town, Laguna, Franklin — tour at commute hour before signing. Neighborhood lists are curated research starting points, not rankings.
- Old Town
- Laguna
- Franklin
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 307 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes. Labor-market readings near 5.3% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 212 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Elk Grove (pop. 182,797) sits in California. With median income around $122,229 and a cost index of 180, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $603,400 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Newcomers often start housing searches in Old Town and Laguna, then compare against Franklin once a commute target is clear. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Elk Grove with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Old Town
- Laguna
- Franklin
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Elk Grove city, 1600000US0622020) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Sacramento County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023232 SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19