- Incorporated town in Placer County, part of the Sacramento metro, incorporated December 17, 1984; population 6,836 (2020 Census); borders Rocklin, Penryn, and Granite Bay (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Incorporated by resident vote to avoid annexation by neighboring Rocklin and preserve "small town" character; motto: "A Small Town Is Like A Big Family" - Named for pioneer James Loomis (saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent, postmaster); formerly Pine, Pino, Smithville, and Placer; early 20th-century second-largest fruit-shipping station in Placer County — historic High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds still stand between Taylor Road and the Union Pacific tracks - September 2026 median listing price: $1,700,000 (Realtor.com Loomis city metric, read 2026-09-24) — note this city-level figure is elevated by the town's estate/agricultural properties
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Home prices in Loomis
The median listing price in Loomis is $1,700,000.
Top places in Loomis
Historic Loomis Train Depot Plaza — restored depot building
High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds — historic agricultural buildings along Taylor Road
Fruit Shed Festival (formerly the Eggplant Festival) — the town's biggest annual event
Del Oro High School
Commuting from Loomis
Driving: ~23 miles, roughly 25–40 minutes via I-80 west into downtown Sacramento
Transit: No direct rail; Placer County Transit provides weekday commuter service from the Penryn Park and Ride to downtown Sacramento (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24)
Loomis FAQs
What is the housing market like in Loomis, CA? The median listing price in Loomis is $1,700,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Loomis, CA? Driving: ~23 miles, roughly 25–40 minutes via I-80 west into downtown Sacramento
