Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to North Highlands, CA
About North Highlands
- Census-designated place in Sacramento County, north of downtown Sacramento; population 49,327 (2020 Census); a low-income residential area with commercial and industrial zones around the former McClellan Air Force Base (closed 1995 via BRAC IV, now McClellan Business Park and airport) (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Main streets are Watt Avenue, Elkhorn Boulevard, and Walerga Road; the Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan Park preserves the base's aviation heritage with aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat - September 2026 median listing price: $415,000 (Realtor.com North Highlands market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in North Highlands
The median listing price in North Highlands is $415,000.
Top places in North Highlands
- Aerospace Museum of California at McClellan Park — F-14 Tomcat, flight simulators, space exhibits
- McClellan Business Park — repurposed Air Force base, civilian airport
- North Highlands Recreation and Park District parks
Commuting from North Highlands
- Driving: ~8 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via I-80 or Watt Avenue into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: SacRT Blue Line light rail at Watt/I-80 station just south of the CDP; SacRT bus lines on the main corridors
North Highlands FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Highlands, CA?
The median listing price in North Highlands is $415,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from North Highlands, CA?
Driving: ~8 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via I-80 or Watt Avenue into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.