Living in Rancho Cordova, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rancho Cordova · Census data 2020–2024
Rancho Cordova has 81,849 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $89,585 (10% lower than the California median), the median home value is $477,600, the median rent is $1,787/month.
Rancho Cordova at a glance
- Population
- 81,849
- Median age
- 36State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $89,585State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $477,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,787/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rancho Cordova a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rancho Cordova
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rancho Cordova the median home value is $477,600, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,350 a month in housing costs.
Rancho Cordova median household income
The median household income in Rancho Cordova is $89,585 and the income per person is $38,928. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rancho Cordova: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,313
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.88
Rancho Cordova demographics
- Population
- 81,849
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 28,174
- Foreign-born
- 26.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rancho Cordova ›
Education in Rancho Cordova
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Rancho Cordova have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rancho Cordova
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Rancho Cordova vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova | 81,849 | $89,585 | $477,600 | $1,787 |
| Mather | 4,520 | $146,023 | $585,900 | $2,181 |
| Gold River | 7,924 | $175,120 | $724,400 | $2,448 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,799 | $116,975 | $683,000 | $1,910 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| La Riviera | 11,492 | $97,975 | $459,200 | $1,849 |
| Rosemont | 23,766 | $90,046 | $460,700 | $1,831 |
| Orangevale | 35,958 | $99,832 | $565,100 | $1,932 |
| Folsom | 83,916 | $139,804 | $755,200 | $2,352 |
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What is the median household income in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The median household income in Rancho Cordova is $89,585, 10% 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 Rancho Cordova?
The median home value in Rancho Cordova is $477,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rancho Cordova?
The median gross rent in Rancho Cordova is $1,787 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Rancho Cordova, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Rancho Cordova?
The median age in Rancho Cordova is 36 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rancho Cordova?
The average commute to work in Rancho Cordova is 27 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho Cordova?
The unemployment rate in Rancho Cordova is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rancho Cordova?
32.1% of adults in Rancho Cordova 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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