Living in Citrus Heights, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Citrus Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Citrus Heights has 86,995 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $82,314 (17% lower than the California median), the median home value is $454,600, the median rent is $1,827/month.
Citrus Heights at a glance
- Population
- 86,995
- Median age
- 38.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $82,314State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $454,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,827/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Citrus Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Citrus Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Citrus Heights the median home value is $454,600, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,827 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,112 a month in housing costs.
Citrus Heights median household income
The median household income in Citrus Heights is $82,314 and the income per person is $38,221. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Citrus Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,946
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.56
Citrus Heights demographics
- Population
- 86,995
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 33,687
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Citrus Heights ›
Education in Citrus Heights
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Citrus Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Citrus Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Citrus Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Orangevale | 35,958 | $99,832 | $565,100 | $1,932 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
| Antelope | 48,301 | $99,067 | $489,800 | $2,189 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Roseville | 155,955 | $119,288 | $661,400 | $2,142 |
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What is the median household income in Citrus Heights, CA?
The median household income in Citrus Heights is $82,314, 17% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Citrus Heights?
The median home value in Citrus Heights is $454,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Citrus Heights?
The median gross rent in Citrus Heights is $1,827 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Citrus Heights, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the California median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Citrus Heights?
The median age in Citrus Heights is 38.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Citrus Heights?
The average commute to work in Citrus Heights is 28 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Citrus Heights?
The unemployment rate in Citrus Heights is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Citrus Heights?
23.9% of adults in Citrus Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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