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Sacramento, CA

Looking to move to Sacramento, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Sacramento, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Sacramento, CA has a population of 533952. What about cost of living in Sacramento, CA? The median income in Sacramento, CA is $86,762 and the median home value is $525,833.

Read on to learn more about Sacramento, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in Sacramento, CA

Average Temperatures

74 high / 49 low

Average Annual Rainfall

20 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about Sacramento, California

Median Home Value
$525,833
Median Property Tax
$2,964
Total Population
533,952
Average Commute
21 min
Median Household Income
$86,762
Median Monthly Rent
$1,499

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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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