Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Galt, CA
About Galt
- City in southern Sacramento County; population 25,383 (2020 Census); incorporated August 16, 1946; founded 1869 by the Central Pacific Railroad as part of the first transcontinental railroad, named for Galt, Ontario (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Affordable city on SR-99 between Sacramento and Stockton; the only Sacramento County city bordered entirely by unincorporated land; hosts an annual winter bird festival with the Cosumnes River Preserve; the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary is nearby; Brewster House is on the National Register - September 2026 median listing price: $602,500 (Realtor.com Galt market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Galt
The median listing price in Galt is $602,500.
Top places in Galt
- Cosumnes River Preserve — wetlands and winter birding festival
- Old Galt commercial district and the historic railroad heritage
- Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) — sanctuary for rescued performing animals
Commuting from Galt
- Driving: ~24 miles, roughly 30–40 minutes via SR-99 north into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: No direct rail; Amtrak San Joaquins is reachable in Stockton ~20 miles south; bus options are limited
Galt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Galt, CA?
The median listing price in Galt is $602,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Galt, CA?
Driving: ~24 miles, roughly 30–40 minutes via SR-99 north into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.