Living in West Sacramento, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Sacramento · Census data 2020–2024
West Sacramento has 54,927 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $93,188 (6% lower than the California median), the median home value is $525,800, the median rent is $1,665/month.
West Sacramento at a glance
- Population
- 54,927
- Median age
- 34.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $93,188State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $525,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,665/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Sacramento a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in West Sacramento
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Sacramento the median home value is $525,800, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,665 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,487 a month in housing costs.
West Sacramento median household income
The median household income in West Sacramento is $93,188 and the income per person is $41,795. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Sacramento: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,826
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.80
West Sacramento demographics
- Population
- 54,927
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 19,367
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Sacramento ›
Education in West Sacramento
34.5% of adults 25 and older in West Sacramento have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Sacramento
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
West Sacramento vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento | 54,927 | $93,188 | $525,800 | $1,665 |
| Sacramento | 528,706 | $87,321 | $506,300 | $1,779 |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 6,095 | $62,528 | $362,200 | $1,473 |
| Lemon Hill | 15,312 | $48,762 | $349,900 | $1,421 |
| Parkway | 15,397 | $64,375 | $374,700 | $1,517 |
| El Macero | 796 | $227,500 | $1,296,900 | — |
| Florin | 50,211 | $71,111 | $386,900 | $1,622 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Davis | 66,978 | $90,045 | $866,100 | $2,187 |
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What is the median household income in West Sacramento, CA?
The median household income in West Sacramento is $93,188, 6% 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 West Sacramento?
The median home value in West Sacramento is $525,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Sacramento?
The median gross rent in West Sacramento is $1,665 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is West Sacramento, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in West Sacramento?
The median age in West Sacramento is 34.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Sacramento?
The average commute to work in West Sacramento is 25 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sacramento?
The unemployment rate in West Sacramento is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Sacramento?
34.5% of adults in West Sacramento 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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