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.
Median Household Income
$125,924
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,262
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$630,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
51.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,671
Per month
Avg Home Value
$567,367
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Elk Grove?
The cost of living index for Elk Grove is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Elk Grove?
The median gross rent in Elk Grove is $2,262 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Elk Grove?
The median household income in Elk Grove is $125,924 per year.
What is the median home value in Elk Grove?
The median home value in Elk Grove is $630,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Elk Grove?
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.
What are the taxes like in Elk Grove?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
