Living in Elk Grove, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elk Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Elk Grove has 179,155 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $125,924 (27% higher than the California median), the median home value is $630,100, the median rent is $2,262/month.
Elk Grove at a glance
- Population
- 179,155
- Median age
- 39.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $125,924State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $630,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,262/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Elk Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the California median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Elk Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elk Grove the median home value is $630,100, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,262 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,730 a month in housing costs.
Elk Grove median household income
The median household income in Elk Grove is $125,924 and the income per person is $46,347. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Elk Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57,004
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.20
Elk Grove demographics
- Population
- 179,155
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 55,592
- Foreign-born
- 25.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elk Grove ›
Education in Elk Grove
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Elk Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elk Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Elk Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | 179,155 | $125,924 | $630,100 | $2,262 |
| Florin | 50,211 | $71,111 | $386,900 | $1,622 |
| Vineyard | 43,751 | $105,313 | $596,000 | $2,090 |
| Franklin | 233 | $155,691 | — | — |
| Parkway | 15,397 | $64,375 | $374,700 | $1,517 |
| Lemon Hill | 15,312 | $48,762 | $349,900 | $1,421 |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 6,095 | $62,528 | $362,200 | $1,473 |
| Wilton | 6,433 | $189,537 | $926,200 | $1,823 |
| Rosemont | 23,766 | $90,046 | $460,700 | $1,831 |
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What is the median household income in Elk Grove, CA?
The median household income in Elk Grove is $125,924, 27% higher 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 Elk Grove?
The median home value in Elk Grove is $630,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Elk Grove?
The median gross rent in Elk Grove is $2,262 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Elk Grove, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the California median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Elk Grove?
The median age in Elk Grove is 39.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Elk Grove?
The average commute to work in Elk Grove is 31 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elk Grove?
The unemployment rate in Elk Grove is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elk Grove?
38.9% of adults in Elk Grove 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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