Moving to Diamond Springs, CA

About Diamond Springs

- Census-designated place in El Dorado County, part of the Sacramento metro area; population 11,345 (2020 Census), elevation 1,791 ft (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - California Historical Landmark #487: settled in 1848, named for its crystal-clear springs; among the most gold-rich locations in the region — a 25-pound nugget (one of El Dorado County's largest) was found here; peak mining activity in 1851, sustained by lumber, lime production, and agriculture - A foothill Gold Country community just north of Placerville - September 2026 median listing price: $699,000 (Realtor.com El Dorado County report, read 2026-09-24 — countywide figure; no Diamond Springs CDP-level metric surfaced)

Home prices in Diamond Springs

The median listing price in Diamond Springs is $699,000.

Top places in Diamond Springs

• El Dorado Western Railway / Diamond & Caldor Railway — heritage railroad history tied to the community's lumber era
• Union Mine High School — college-campus-style comprehensive high school in the rolling foothills
• Historic downtown corridor — Gold Rush–era commercial buildings along Pleasant Valley Rd
• Proximity to Placerville (county seat, historic Main Street) and Apple Hill farm country

Commuting from Diamond Springs

• Driving: ~40 miles, roughly 40–55 minutes via Mother Lode Dr to US-50 west into downtown Sacramento
• Transit: No SacRT light rail here. El Dorado Transit provides local bus service; Amtrak Thruway 20C connects Sacramento Valley Station west and South Lake Tahoe east with nearby stops
• US-50 is the single corridor; winter storms can slow foothill travel

Diamond Springs FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Diamond Springs, CA?
  The median listing price in Diamond Springs is $699,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Diamond Springs, CA?
  Driving: ~40 miles, roughly 40–55 minutes via Mother Lode Dr to US-50 west into downtown Sacramento

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