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Is Rancho Cordova a Good Place to Live? Rancho Cordova, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Rancho Cordova ranks #517 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #237 of 524 smaller cities and #49 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.1%, #24 of 468) and high graduation rates (92.5%, #97 of 437), and trails on high violent crime (507 per 100,000, #375 of 442) and high unemployment (5%, #361 of 476).
Rancho Cordova by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Rancho Cordova'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 Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova'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 $1,787/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $528,885, 31% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | 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 | $528,885#868 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 | $2,422/mo#888 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $477,600#943 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,787/mo#956 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.3x#901 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 23.9%#890 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.
Rancho Cordova 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. Rancho Cordova is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Rancho Cordova safe?
Rancho Cordova recorded 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% above the US rate of 373 and 15% above California's 440. That ranks #850 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #375 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rancho Cordova Police Department. Property crime runs 1,656 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 507#850 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,656#552 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 Rancho Cordova?
The median household in Rancho Cordova earns $89,585, 17% above the US figure of $76,827 and 3% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $89,585#466 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% | 12.2%#666 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +3.1%#48 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 Rancho Cordova?
The median resident of Rancho Cordova is 36 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 32.1%#713 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 58.2% | 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 Rancho Cordova's schools and health?
Rancho Cordova's 15 public schools graduate 92.5% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.1 students per teacher and $15,205 spent per pupil. 29.8% of adults are obese and 10.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92.5%#210 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 21.1#979 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,205#565 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 29.8%#383 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% | 18.4%#933 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.3%#414 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. 8,862 students are enrolled in Rancho Cordova's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Rancho Cordova?
The average commute in Rancho Cordova is 26.7 minutes (California 25.2); 1.2% of workers take transit and 20.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Rancho Cordova scores 13.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #310 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 | Rancho Cordova | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 26.7 min#908 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.5%#776 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 65.2% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 20.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.1#310 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 | Rancho Cordova | 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 Rancho Cordova?
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 | Rancho Cordova | 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 Rancho Cordova compare with similar-size cities?
Rancho Cordova is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #237 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 81,849.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova, CAPop. 81,849 | #517 | 57.8 | $89,585 | $1,787/mo | 507 | 26.7 min |
| Cicero, ILPop. 82,797 | #500 | 58.0 | $70,842 | $1,154/mo | 222 | 29.3 min |
| New Rochelle, NYPop. 82,769 | #124 | 67.5 | $109,167 | $1,917/mo | 154 | 32.5 min |
| South Jordan, UTPop. 82,686 | #127 | 67.3 | $134,047 | $1,991/mo | 113 | 24.1 min |
| Miami Beach, FLPop. 82,031 | #638 | 56.0 | $72,856 | $1,826/mo | part year | 26.7 min |
| Johns Creek, GAPop. 81,988 | #85 | 68.8 | $160,093 | $2,257/mo | part year | 30.1 min |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #250 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data | 34 min |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #1113 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 | 17 min |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #22 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 | 31 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 Rancho Cordova compare with the rest of California?
Rancho Cordova ranks #49 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 3% below the California median. Violent crime is 15% above the statewide rate. Homes are 31% 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 |
| Milpitas, CAPop. 78,578 | … #45 | 58.6 | $178,798 | $3,120/mo | 237 |
| Costa Mesa, CAPop. 110,330 | #46 | 58.2 | $111,505 | $2,446/mo | 543 |
| Santa Rosa, CAPop. 177,090 | #47 | 58.0 | $99,060 | $2,152/mo | 292 |
| San Rafael, CAPop. 60,433 | #48 | 58.0 | $119,435 | $2,377/mo | 365 |
| Rancho Cordova, CAPop. 81,849 | #49 | 57.8 | $89,585 | $1,787/mo | 507 |
| Arcadia, CAPop. 55,170 | #50 | 57.8 | $113,516 | $2,191/mo | 198 |
| Davis, CAPop. 66,978 | #51 | 57.6 | $90,045 | $2,187/mo | 191 |
| Union City, CAPop. 67,464 | #52 | 57.5 | $133,715 | $2,713/mo | 453 |
| Tustin, CAPop. 78,981 | #53 | 57.3 | $112,503 | $2,449/mo | 216 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Rancho Cordova among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Rancho Cordova's score calculated?
Rancho Cordova scores 57.8 out of 100, #517 of 1,312 (grade B, 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 Rancho Cordova. Similar-size median 55.5.
53.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Rancho Cordova's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
62.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Rancho Cordova. Similar-size median 58.9.
59.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Rancho Cordova's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
53.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Rancho Cordova's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Rancho Cordova. Similar-size median 56.1.
56.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Rancho Cordova. Similar-size median 42.4.
68.6 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Rancho Cordova. Similar-size median 50.0.
55.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Rancho Cordova's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
63.7 - 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: Rancho Cordova'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 Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova
Is Rancho Cordova, CA a good place to live?
Rancho Cordova ranks #517 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #237 of 524 smaller cities and #49 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.1%, #24 of 468) and high graduation rates (92.5%, #97 of 437), and trails on high violent crime (507 per 100,000, #375 of 442) and high unemployment (5%, #361 of 476).
What is the cost of living in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova'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 $1,787/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $528,885, 31% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova recorded 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 36% above the US rate of 373 and 15% above California's 440. That ranks #850 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #375 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Rancho Cordova Police Department. Property crime runs 1,656 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Rancho Cordova?
The median household in Rancho Cordova earns $89,585, 17% above the US figure of $76,827 and 3% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 5% (US 4.2%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Rancho Cordova?
Median rent in Rancho Cordova is $1,787/mo (Census), #956 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,422/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Rancho Cordova?
Zillow's typical home value in Rancho Cordova is $528,885, down 1.8% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $477,600.
How are the public schools in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova's 15 public schools graduate 92.5% of students in four years (California 85%), with 21.1 students per teacher and $15,205 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Rancho Cordova?
The average commute is 26.7 minutes, #908 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 6.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova walkable?
Rancho Cordova scores 13.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #310 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 Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?
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 Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova has 81,849 residents. The median resident of Rancho Cordova is 36 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Rancho Cordova compare with the rest of California?
Rancho Cordova ranks #49 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 57.8 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 3% below the California median. Violent crime is 15% above the statewide rate. Homes are 31% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Rancho Cordova?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Rancho Cordova's population of 81,849 are Cicero, IL (#500 overall), New Rochelle, NY (#124 overall), South Jordan, UT (#127 overall), Miami Beach, FL (#638 overall), and Johns Creek, GA (#85 overall). Rancho Cordova is #517.