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Sacramento, CA

Founded 1849Sacramento CountyElev. 14 m
Population
524,802
Median home
$484,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
203
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Sacramento

With about 524,802 residents, Sacramento is one of California's notable places. Sacramento was founded in 1849 and sits in Sacramento County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $83,753. Homes carry a median value of $484,600, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
524,802
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$83,753
Per-capita income
$42,300
Poverty rate
14.4%
High-school grad or higher
86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
25.6 min
Work from home
17.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White30.2%
Hispanic or Latino29.5%
Black11.7%
Asian19.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43%
Sales & office20.8%
Service17.2%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$484,600
Median gross rent
$1,694/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1976
Households
199,401
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sacramento has 203 public schools — 121 elementary, 21 middle, 45 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 57 schools
Reading38%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

American Legion High (Continuation)HighGrades 9–12
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions HighHighGrades 9–12
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
C. K. McClatchy HighHighGrades 9–12
Calvine HighHighGrades 9–12
Daylor (William) High (Continuation)HighGrades 9–12
Discovery HighHighGrades 9–12
El Camino Fundamental HighHighGrades 9–12
El Centro Jr./Sr. HighHighGrades 5–12
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. HighHighGrades 7–12
Encina Preparatory HighHighGrades 9–12
Florin HighHighGrades 9–12
Foothill HighHighGrades 9–12
Futures HighHighGrades 7–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime109% above national
Sacramento805
California527
United States386
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% above national
Sacramento2,980
California2,373
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sacramento Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

50 facilities in Sacramento report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Blue Diamond Growers · Sacramento CountyCrystal Cream & Butter Co · Sacramento CountyAlta Plating Inc · Sacramento CountySierra Quality Canners Inc · Sacramento CountyEnvirotech Pump Sys · Sacramento CountyCultured Marble Products · Sacramento CountyContinental Chemical Co · Sacramento CountyMells Cargo Supply Inc · Sacramento CountyAirgas Northern California & Nevada Inc · Sacramento CountySeven Up Bottling Co, Of San Francisco · Sacramento CountySacramento Coca-Cola Bottling, Co Inc · Sacramento CountyBrownies Blue Print Co Inc · Sacramento County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Sacramento County
DroughtRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sacramento is in Sacramento County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sacramento was founded in 1849 and sits in Sacramento County. Elevation ~14 m.

Population trend
530K462K524,80220102024
Map of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Where Sacramento is
Los AngelesSan DiegoSan JoseSan FranciscoFresnoSacramento
Historic places

60 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cranston--Geary HouseWetzlar, Julius, HouseCalpak Plant No. 11Lais, Charles, HouseBlue Anchor BuildingCoolot Company BuildingCalifornia Governor's MansionHotel Senator
Notable people from Sacramento
Brie LarsonJessica ChastainGreta GerwigJoan DidionCharles M. RiceSam ElliottAnthony KennedyHenry HathawayRodney KingKayden Kross
People searches in Sacramento
Michael Smith (80)John Smith (72)James Smith (69)David Smith (65)Robert Smith (63)Michael Johnson (63)John Johnson (57)James Johnson (54)Michael Williams (53)William Smith (51)David Johnson (51)Robert Johnson (50)John Williams (48)Michael Brown (47)Michael Jones (47)James Williams (46)David Williams (43)John Brown (42)Robert Williams (42)John Jones (42)William Johnson (41)Mary Smith (41)James Brown (40)James Jones (40)
Nearby cities
Elk Grove (11 mi)Roseville (16 mi)Stockton (42 mi)Santa Rosa (67 mi)Oakland (69 mi)Modesto (69 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sacramento, CA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sacramento, California.

Linda Marie Mitchell, 53
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95822
AKA Linda Marie Cruz Vega Hairston, Linda Cruz Vega Hairston
Anji L Baker, 63
Sacramento · Sacramento County
AKA Anji Lynn Baker, Angi Lynn Baker
Angel Richard Garcia, 31
Sacramento · Sacramento County
Miguel Arturo Rivera, 58
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95826
AKA Miguel Rivera
Miguel Ponce Hernandez, 57
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95833
AKA Miguel Hernandez
Luis Angel Torres, 44
Sacramento · Sacramento County
AKA Luis Torres, Luis Fernando Torres
Luis Angel Cazarez Gonzalez, 31
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95828
AKA Luis Cararez-Gonzale, Luis Cararez-Gonzalez
Jose Luis Siordia, 78
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95815
AKA Luis Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguezventura
Louie A Garcia, 63
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95823
AKA Garcia Luis Antonio, Louie Antonio Garcia
Luis Ernesto Garcia, 70
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95818
Maurice Scott, 67
Sacramento · 95825
AKA Ed Scott, Edward Maurice Scott
Damon Becker, 67
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95834
AKA Damon Elwood Becker, Damon Edward Becker
Edward L Anderson, 65
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95832
AKA Edward Anderson, Edward Lee Anderson
Eddie Maximo Fresquez, 47
Sacramento · Sacramento County
AKA Fresquez Maximo Eddie, Edward Maxy Frequez
Kenneth E Scott, 63
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95838
AKA Michael Brandon, Ralph Jackson
Kenneth Wayne Taylor, 75
Sacramento · Sacramento County · 95828
AKA Kenneth Byant, Michael Doyle

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sacramento — frequently asked

What is the population of Sacramento, California?
Sacramento has a population of about 524,802, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sacramento?
The median home value in Sacramento is $484,600, and the median gross rent is $1,694/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sacramento safe? What is the crime rate?
Sacramento Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 805 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sacramento face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sacramento County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including drought, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 203 public schools (121 elementary, 21 middle, 45 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sacramento?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Sacramento. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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