Here's what it costs to live in Elk Grove, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,262 per month, while the typical home is valued around $630,100. Households earn a median of $125,924 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 51. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$125,924
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,262
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$630,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
179,155
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Census ACS
51.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,941
Per month
Avg Home Value
$579,350
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 95624 | — | $1,853 | $560,100 |
| ZIP 95757 | — | $2,395 | $616,200 |
| ZIP 95758 | — | $2,063 | $503,100 |
| ZIP 95823 | — | $1,429 | $340,600 |
| ZIP 95829 | — | $1,965 | $528,300 |
| ZIP 95830 | — | — | $927,800 |
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.4
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.1%
The cost of living index for Elk Grove is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Elk Grove is $2,262 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Elk Grove is $125,924 per year.
The median home value in Elk Grove is $630,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Elk Grove has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 51.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
