Sacramento County, California Housing Market
In Sacramento County, California, the median home value is $534,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,790. This places Sacramento County at #112 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 within California.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,387
- Establishments: 68,870
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,629
- Multi-family: 1,932
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 638,707 (avg $86,303)
- Outflow: 635,197 (avg $86,501)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Sacramento County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95683 | 241.7 | -17.64% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95638 | 305.3 | +0.93% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95824 | 429.7 | +6.65% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95825 | 330.0 | +1.32% | 2025 |
| 5 | 94571 | 255.7 | -5.69% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95842 | 330.1 | -4.36% | 2025 |
| 7 | 95811 | 376.1 | -3.67% | 2025 |
| 8 | 95758 | 311.3 | -1.76% | 2025 |
| 9 | 95660 | 390.0 | -0.80% | 2025 |
| 10 | 95815 | 429.4 | +9.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sacramento County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $534,200 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,790 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 59.0% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.9 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sacramento County is 12.3% below the California state average and 134.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,790/month is 5.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sacramento County has an owner-occupancy rate of 59.0%, compared to 63.4% in California and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Washington | $535,000 | $1,522 |
| Flathead County | Montana | $535,500 | $1,142 |
| Park County | Colorado | $532,100 | $2,161 |
| San Joaquin County | California | $530,700 | $1,734 |
| Prince William County | Virginia | $530,100 | $2,067 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County | $530,700 | $1,734 | 62.0% |
| Mendocino County | $512,200 | $1,317 | 61.7% |
| Riverside County | $557,300 | $1,901 | 69.1% |
| San Bernardino County | $505,000 | $1,801 | 62.1% |
| Calaveras County | $457,200 | $1,625 | 84.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).