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Sacramento
  • City in California
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Sacramento

#84 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Sacramento is a city in California with a population of 518,605. Sacramento is in Sacramento County. Living in Sacramento offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Sacramento there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sacramento and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Sacramento are above average.
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    Population
    518,605
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $385,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,434
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      481.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      169.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      546
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,715.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      483.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Sacramento

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,074
    National
    $69,021
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