The story of this market
The typical home in Elk Grove, California sells for about $683,425, or $348 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 83 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
CA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Elk Grove, California
The Elk Grove housing market remains competitive, driven by its reputation for safety and high-quality schools. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, the market is supported by low inventory and consistent demand from family buyers. The city's economic stability and ongoing development projects suggest a resilient outlook for the coming quarters.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Elk Grove yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.18% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Fairytale Town4.511.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.113.3 mi
- NorCal Aquarium & Wildlife4.521.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.217.8 mi
- K1 Speed Sacramento4.311.3 mi
- Golden 1 Center4.513.5 mi
- Sutter Health Park4.613.9 mi
- SAFE Credit Union Convention Center4.513.1 mi
- Drake's: The Barn4.413.6 mi
- West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In4.511.1 mi
- Sacramento Zoo4.411.3 mi
- California State Railroad Museum4.813.9 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.713.1 mi
- Cinemark Century Arden XD and ScreenX4.712.9 mi
- Old Sacramento Waterfront4.613.8 mi
- California State Railroad Museum4.813.9 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.713.1 mi
- Old Sacramento Waterfront4.613.8 mi
- Crocker Art Museum4.813.5 mi
- SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity4.414.5 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.713.1 mi
- Discovery Park4.415.2 mi
- McKinley Park4.612.5 mi
- Fairytale Town4.511.2 mi
- Elk Grove Regional Park4.71.1 mi
- B & W Resort Marina4.522.2 mi
- Delta Shores Resort & Marina4.223.3 mi
- Sacramento Marina4.413.1 mi
- Wimpy's Marina Restaurant, Bar & RV Park4.314 mi
- New Hope Landing RV Park & Marina4.313.9 mi
- Haggin Oaks Golf Complex4.515.6 mi
- WildHawk Golf Club4.15.9 mi
- Bing Maloney Golf Course4.39.2 mi
- Ancil Hoffman Golf Course4.514.4 mi
- Del Paso Country Club4.514.5 mi
- Arden Fair4.313.5 mi
- Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op4.611.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.313.7 mi
- Safeway4.212.4 mi
- Delta Shores4.57.1 mi
- Sacramento International Airport4.422.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large community park featuring lakes, picnic areas, and sports facilities that serves as a central hub for local recreation.
A protected wetland area providing significant ecological value and outdoor educational opportunities for residents.
A popular local golf facility that contributes to the city's recreational amenity base and property appeal.
A major regional entertainment destination that drives local economic activity and employment.
Elk Grove is an ideal fit for family buyers seeking high-performing schools and a safe, suburban environment. It also attracts commuters working in Sacramento who desire more space and modern housing stock compared to the urban core.
The city is highly regarded for the Elk Grove Unified School District, which serves as a primary driver for residential demand and property value premiums. Schools in the area generally maintain strong performance ratings.
The city is served by major highway corridors including Highway 99 and Interstate 5, facilitating commutes to downtown Sacramento. Public transit options are primarily bus-based, connecting residents to regional light rail systems.
Elk Grove offers an extensive amenity base including the expansive Elk Grove Regional Park and the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Residents also benefit from local golf courses like Emerald Lakes and a growing selection of shopping and dining districts.
The rental market in Elk Grove is characterized by steady demand, supported by the city's high quality of life and proximity to Sacramento employment hubs. Vacancy pressure remains low, and the market sees a mix of long-term family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the Elk Grove Unified School District and a growing retail and hospitality sector. The city benefits from its role as a bedroom community for Sacramento, with a focus on service-oriented industries and new commercial development.
Elk Grove exhibits strong economic momentum driven by its reputation as a family-oriented suburb with significant new residential construction. Major infrastructure projects and the expansion of local entertainment venues like Sky River Casino continue to bolster the local tax base and employment opportunities.
Development is focused on the Southern Elk Grove Master Plan and various mixed-use projects along the Elk Grove Boulevard corridor. These initiatives aim to balance residential growth with necessary commercial and infrastructure support.
Parcels in Elk Grove are subject to various special districts, including school facility improvement districts and local landscape and lighting assessment districts.
Elk Grove consistently ranks among the top 10 safest cities in California by violent crime rate. Reported crime trends remain favorable compared to the broader Sacramento metropolitan region.
The city faces standard California climate risks, including wildfire smoke exposure and potential flood management considerations in low-lying areas near the Cosumnes River. Insurance availability remains stable but reflects regional California market pressures.
Property insurance in Elk Grove is influenced by broader California market trends, with premiums reflecting regional wildfire and climate risk assessments. Market health remains stable, though homeowners are encouraged to maintain adequate coverage.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Imposes construction standards, permitting requirements, and building codes on all residential parcels.
Includes legislation through Ordinance No. SCC 1778, adopted May 19, 2026.
Regulates land use, building standards, and development density for all land, buildings, and structures within the county's jurisdiction.
Includes 2025-2026 Interim Zoning Code Guidance; effective as of January 1, 2026.
applies when — Applies only to parcels located within the boundaries of a specific established CFD (e.g., Laguna Creek Ranch/Elliott Ranch CFD No. 1 or North Vineyard Station No. 2).
Additional annual special tax levies based on property type (e.g., single-family unit, acreage, or dwelling unit) as defined in the specific Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA) for the district.
Levied annually per the specific CFD formation documents and state law.
Property is assessed by the County Assessor; taxes are secured by the property itself, meaning the county may satisfy unpaid tax obligations through the sale of the property.
Governed by the California Revenue and Taxation Code and administered by the Sacramento County Assessor.
A base rate of 1% of the assessed value of the property, as mandated by California law. The total effective tax rate typically ranges between 1.05% and 1.3% due to additional voter-approved levies and special district assessments.
Ongoing annual assessment based on the secured property tax roll.
≈ $6,834/yr on a $683,425 median
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.