Sacramento, the capital of California, is a culturally rich and rapidly growing city known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and diverse population. Located at the heart of Northern California, Sacramento offers a unique mix of Old World charm and contemporary urban living. Its central location makes it a gateway to the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and beyond.
The city is home to the State Capitol, a robust government and healthcare employment sector, and a burgeoning tech and green energy scene. Sacramento's neighborhoods—from Midtown’s artsy, walkable blocks to East Sacramento’s classic bungalows and Land Park’s family-friendly charm—cater to a variety of lifestyles and budgets.
Residents enjoy the city's award-winning farm-to-fork dining, vibrant farmers markets, outdoor recreation, and a year-round calendar of cultural events. Sacramento also prioritizes sustainability, featuring an expanding light rail system, bike-friendly streets, and green building initiatives.
Whether you're relocating, investing, or just exploring, Sacramento offers a balanced lifestyle with strong growth potential.
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841,740 people live in Sacramento, where the median age is 35.4 and the average individual income is $33,795.752. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sacramento, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Green Smoothie Co., PURPOSE, and Altar Room.
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| Dining | 2.51 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.21 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.27 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.36 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.26 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.18 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.53 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.48 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.42 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.9 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.53 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.18 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Sacramento has 308,059 households, with an average household size of 74.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sacramento do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 841,740 people call Sacramento home. The population density is 5,442.505 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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