Richest and poorest places in Sacramento
For communities across the United States, growing income disparity creates a challenging economic reality for families and individuals.
To help understand differences in income levels throughout the Sacramento area, Stacker analyzed data from the most recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census. Stacker focused on the 13 Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) that encompass Sacramento proper, defined as statistical geographic areas with populations of over 100,000.
The research team ranked these areas by median income per capita from low to high, including supporting data around the population, unemployment rates, and median rental rates.
Read on to find out the richest and poorest areas in Sacramento.
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#13. Sacramento City (Southeast/Fruitridge, Avondale, and Depot Park)
- Median income: $19,486
- Total population: 134,483
- Unemployment rate: 13.1%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $746
#12. North Central—North Highlands, Foothill Farms, and McClellan Park
- Median income: $21,757
- Total population: 137,671
- Unemployment rate: 10%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $774
#11. North—Sacramento City (North), Antelope, and Rio Linda
- Median income: $24,847
- Total population: 126,606
- Unemployment rate: 6.2%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $721
#10. Sacramento City—Southwest/Pocket, Meadowview, and North Laguna
- Median income: $26,039
- Total population: 147,813
- Unemployment rate: 8.8%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $928
#9. Yolo County—Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento Cities
- Median income: $30,258
- Total population: 215,802
- Unemployment rate: 6.1%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $856
#8. Central—Rancho Cordova City
- Median income: $30,408
- Total population: 118,672
- Unemployment rate: 7.1%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $934
#7. South—Galt, Isleton Cities, and Delta Region
- Median income: $30,485
- Total population: 110,514
- Unemployment rate: 5.2%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $757
#6. North Central—Citrus Heights City
- Median income: $31,222
- Total population: 109,197
- Unemployment rate: 4.1%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $1,025
#5. North Central—Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, and Fair Oaks (West)
- Median income: $33,684
- Total population: 114,911
- Unemployment rate: 6.5%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $839
#4. Northwest—Sacramento City (Northwest/Natomas)
- Median income: $34,638
- Total population: 116,455
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $1,215
#3. Central—Elk Grove City
- Median income: $37,011
- Total population: 164,166
- Unemployment rate: 4.8%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $1,033
#2. West—Sacramento City (Central/Downtown, and Midtown)
- Median income: $40,322
- Total population: 119,513
- Unemployment rate: 6.0%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $862
#1. Northeast—Folsom City, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks (East)
- Median income: $47,030
- Total population: 114,459
- Unemployment rate: 3.5%
- One-bedroom median gross rent: $1,179
