Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Rancho Cordova, CA
About Rancho Cordova
- City in Sacramento County, east of Sacramento along US-50; population 79,332 (2020 Census); incorporated July 1, 2003 with 77% voter support — one of California's newest cities; All-America City Award 2010 and 2019; motto "City Life Reinvented" (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Named for the Cordova Vineyard on the Rancho Rio de los Americanos land grant; Gold Rush-era way stations and a Pony Express remount station at 15 Mile House; streets named for wine grapes recall the vineyard past - Business hub along the US-50 corridor with Folsom Cordova school presence and the American River to the north - September 2026 median listing price: $559,500 (Realtor.com Rancho Cordova market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Rancho Cordova
The median listing price in Rancho Cordova is $559,500.
Top places in Rancho Cordova
- American River — the city's northern border, with river access and wildflower shoreline
- Rancho Cordova City Hall — All-America City civic center
- Mills Ranch 15-Mile Ranch historic marker — Pony Express and ranch heritage
Commuting from Rancho Cordova
- Driving: ~13 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via US-50 west into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: SacRT Gold Line light rail serves the city along Folsom Boulevard, plus SacRT bus lines; under 0.5% of commuters use transit, though FCUSD students get free bus passes (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24)
Rancho Cordova FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The median listing price in Rancho Cordova is $559,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Rancho Cordova, CA?
Driving: ~13 miles, roughly 15–25 minutes via US-50 west into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.