Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Elk Grove, CA
About Elk Grove
- City in Sacramento County, just south of Sacramento; population 176,124 (2020 Census), ~185,007 estimated (2025); second-largest city in Sacramento County; incorporated July 1, 2000; founded 1850 as a stage stop named for elk antlers found in nearby groves (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Fastest-growing city in the U.S. between 2004 and 2005; agricultural and wine heritage (35+ wine-grape growers in the 1880s); top employers include Apple (Elk Grove campus, ~5,000 employees) and Elk Grove Unified School District; Sky River Casino opened 2022 - September 2026 median listing price: $639,900 (Realtor.com Elk Grove market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Elk Grove
The median listing price in Elk Grove is $639,900.
Top places in Elk Grove
- Old Town Elk Grove / Elk Grove Historic District — Elk Grove Boulevard streetscape, brewery, local shops
- Sky River Casino — opened 2022, among the city's largest employers
- Cosumnes River Preserve and Elk Grove's 106 parks — Cosumnes CSD park system with 18 miles of trails
Commuting from Elk Grove
- Driving: ~14 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via SR-99 or I-5 north into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: Sacramento Regional Transit buses; no light rail yet — SacRT Green Line extension to Elk Grove is planned but not operating
Elk Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elk Grove, CA?
The median listing price in Elk Grove is $639,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Elk Grove, CA?
Driving: ~14 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via SR-99 or I-5 north into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.