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Is Citrus Heights a Good Place to Live? Citrus Heights, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Citrus Heights ranks #740 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #320 of 524 smaller cities and #89 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468) and high unemployment (5%, #361 of 476).
Citrus Heights by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Citrus Heights's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,827/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $470,694, 38% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Citrus Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 106.7#1026 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $470,694#761 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,904/mo#658 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $454,600#898 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,827/mo#985 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.5x#933 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 26.6%#1130 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Citrus Heights housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Citrus Heights is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Citrus Heights safe?
Citrus Heights recorded 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2% above the US rate of 373 and 14% below California's 440. That ranks #692 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #305 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Citrus Heights Police Department. Property crime runs 1,950 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Citrus Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 380#692 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,950#691 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Citrus Heights?
The median household in Citrus Heights earns $82,314, 7% above the US figure of $76,827 and 10% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Citrus Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $82,314#572 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5%#832 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 8.6%#376 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Citrus Heights?
The median resident of Citrus Heights is 38.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 60.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Citrus Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 23.9%#1023 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 60.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Citrus Heights's schools and health?
Citrus Heights's 12 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.4 students per teacher and $16,227 spent per pupil. 30.7% of adults are obese and 10.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Citrus Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 88%#518 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 21.4#992 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $16,227#460 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.7%#436 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.3%#460 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19%#1049 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8%#372 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,675 students are enrolled in Citrus Heights's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Citrus Heights?
The average commute in Citrus Heights is 28 minutes (California 25.2); 1.1% of workers take transit and 16.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Citrus Heights scores 12.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #464 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.4°F and winters 50.1°F, with 19.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Citrus Heights | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28 min#1000 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.6%#881 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 68.8% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 16.9% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.1#464 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.5 | 41.1 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 62.2 | 43.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 67.8 | 46.7 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 73.5 | 49.3 | 1.4 |
| May | 81.3 | 54 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 89 | 58.7 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 94.4 | 61.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 93.5 | 61 | 0 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 58.8 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 78.9 | 52.9 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 65.3 | 45.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 56.4 | 40.7 | 3.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sacramento 5 Ese.
| Measure | Citrus Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 63.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 50.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 19.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sacramento 5 Ese.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Citrus Heights?
Sacramento County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sacramento County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
| Measure | Citrus Heights | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 49#814 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.11%#349 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sacramento County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sacramento County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.028% | 88% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0015% | 63% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.072% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Citrus Heights compare with similar-size cities?
Citrus Heights is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #320 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 86,995.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights, CAPop. 86,995 | #740 | 54.3 | $82,314 | $1,827/mo | 380 | 28 min |
| Troy, MIPop. 87,898 | #66 | 69.5 | $120,045 | $1,602/mo | 93 | 23.7 min |
| Ogden, UTPop. 87,413 | #785 | 53.5 | $72,575 | $1,216/mo | 445 | 22.5 min |
| Danbury, CTPop. 87,263 | #441 | 59.2 | $83,393 | $1,846/mo | 146 | 29.9 min |
| Franklin, TNPop. 87,133 | #67 | 69.5 | $119,528 | $1,923/mo | 171 | 23.9 min |
| Duluth, MNPop. 87,093 | #467 | 58.6 | $68,807 | $1,087/mo | 231 | 17.3 min |
| Mission, TXPop. 87,038 | #961 | 50.7 | $60,767 | $950/mo | 134 | 20.5 min |
| Melbourne, FLPop. 86,576 | #864 | 52.2 | $66,991 | $1,525/mo | 452 | 22.8 min |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #1021 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 | 16.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Citrus Heights compare with the rest of California?
Citrus Heights ranks #89 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 54.3 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 10% below the California median. Violent crime is 14% below the statewide rate. Homes are 38% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Chula Vista, CAPop. 276,375 | … #85 | 54.7 | $108,032 | $2,229/mo | 365 |
| Alhambra, CAPop. 81,022 | #86 | 54.7 | $88,024 | $1,939/mo | 195 |
| Upland, CAPop. 79,257 | #87 | 54.5 | $105,830 | $2,029/mo | 333 |
| Santa Monica, CAPop. 91,169 | #88 | 54.3 | $114,885 | $2,402/mo | 618 |
| Citrus Heights, CAPop. 86,995 | #89 | 54.3 | $82,314 | $1,827/mo | 380 |
| West Covina, CAPop. 107,037 | #90 | 54.1 | $101,065 | $2,245/mo | 214 |
| Hacienda Heights, CAPop. 54,291 | #91 | 54.1 | $109,193 | $2,300/mo | no data |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #92 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 |
| Fullerton, CAPop. 140,968 | #93 | 53.8 | $104,286 | $2,194/mo | 358 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Citrus Heights among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Citrus Heights's score calculated?
Citrus Heights scores 54.3 out of 100, #740 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Citrus Heights. Similar-size median 55.5.
50.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Citrus Heights's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
68.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Citrus Heights. Similar-size median 58.9.
57.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Citrus Heights's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
50.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Citrus Heights's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Citrus Heights. Similar-size median 56.1.
60.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Citrus Heights. Similar-size median 42.4.
33.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Citrus Heights. Similar-size median 50.0.
49.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Citrus Heights's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
58.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
59.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Citrus Heights's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Citrus Heights has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Citrus Heights
Is Citrus Heights, CA a good place to live?
Citrus Heights ranks #740 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #320 of 524 smaller cities and #89 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-0.4%, #378 of 468) and high unemployment (5%, #361 of 476).
What is the cost of living in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights's cost of living index is 106.7, 7% above the US level of 100 and #1026 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,827/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $470,694, 38% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights recorded 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2% above the US rate of 373 and 14% below California's 440. That ranks #692 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #305 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Citrus Heights Police Department. Property crime runs 1,950 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Citrus Heights?
The median household in Citrus Heights earns $82,314, 7% above the US figure of $76,827 and 10% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Citrus Heights?
Median rent in Citrus Heights is $1,827/mo (Census), #985 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,904/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 26.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Citrus Heights?
Zillow's typical home value in Citrus Heights is $470,694, down 0.7% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $454,600.
How are the public schools in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights's 12 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.4 students per teacher and $16,227 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Citrus Heights?
The average commute is 28 minutes, #1000 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 7.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights averages 63.4°F over the year, 76.4°F in summer and 50.1°F in winter, with 19.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Citrus Heights walkable?
Citrus Heights scores 12.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #464 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Citrus Heights at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sacramento County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 77% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Citrus Heights?
Sacramento County's air had a median air quality index of 49, and 54% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights has 86,995 residents. The median resident of Citrus Heights is 38.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 60.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Citrus Heights compare with the rest of California?
Citrus Heights ranks #89 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 54.3 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 10% below the California median. Violent crime is 14% below the statewide rate. Homes are 38% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Citrus Heights?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Citrus Heights's population of 86,995 are Troy, MI (#66 overall), Ogden, UT (#785 overall), Danbury, CT (#441 overall), Franklin, TN (#67 overall), and Duluth, MN (#467 overall). Citrus Heights is #740.