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Elk Grove
  • Suburb of Sacramento, CA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Elk Grove is a suburb of Sacramento with a population of 175,510. Elk Grove is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Elk Grove offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elk Grove there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Elk Grove and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Elk Grove are highly rated.

About

About Elk Grove...
Population
175,510

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$466,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,898
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Elk Grove Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    143.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    28.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    51.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    181.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,067.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    93
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

Working in Elk Grove

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$106,797
National
$69,021

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